Original scientific paper
OPRC Convention - A new area of IMO activities in combating oil pollution
Gordan Stanković
; Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka
Abstract
The aim of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC Convention), recently adopted by IMO, is to provide a global framework for international co-operation in combating major incidents or threats of marine pollution. This instrument is expected to fill the gaps existing in the international regulatory regime concerning marine pollution prevention, both in their substantive and geographic aspects. It creates an atmosphere of co-operation between developed and developing countries, with a view to enabling the latter and exercise of prompt and effective action in combating oil spills, as well as stimulating them to join international efforts in pollution prevention.
This paper explains the genesis and considers the most significant provisions of the OPRC Convention, pointing out the possible weaknesses.
Keywords
marine pollution prevention; International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC Convention);
Hrčak ID:
213661
URI
Publication date:
27.12.1990.
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