The most recent amenments are marked with click on the icon for one of the the most recent amendments. If a voice problem is of abrupt onset and severe, it could be due to a vocal hemorrhage. The principle of this protocol is same as that of oprc convention, only difference is that it is applicable for hazardous noxious substances instead of oil. Act amending the merchant shipping act and various other acts. However, incidents do happen and the hns convention is the last piece in the puzzle needed to ensure. Why it is needed brochure 9 february 2016 by francois marier workshop on the hns convention hosted by canada provisional agenda administrative bulletin invitation letter registration form 14 january 2016 by francois marier understanding the hns convention publication advanced draft 14 october 2015 by francois marier understanding the hns convention publication mock.
United states and brazil and south korea korean case. Act amending the merchant shipping act and various other acts enhanced navigational safety requirements in arctic waters, improving seafarers legal status in case of piracy, adjustment of the ship registration provisions, implementation of the convention on contracts for. Feb 17, 2015 the question involves our draft hns implementing provisions but also the new maritime code we are now drafting and its provisions on the bunkers, clc, wrc and athens conventions. The protocol on preparedness, response and cooperation to pollution incidents by hazardous and noxious substances, 2000 hns protocol follows the principles of the international convention on oil pollution preparedness, response and co. Be proactive in ensuring adequate compensation is available in the event of an hns incident implement the hns. The protocol of 2010 to the hns convention addresses practical problems that have prevented many states from ratifying the original convention, which, despite being adopted in 1996, has, to date, only 14 ratifications and is some way from meeting the conditions for its entry into force. The shipping, oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical and other hns industries are committed. Removal convention on 14 april 2015, the 2010 hns convention was the remaining gap in the global framework of liability and compensation conventions. Chemicals and other products underpin many manufacturing processes and imo regulations ensure their safe transport.
Substances convention 1996, hns convention, leg83inf. The hns convention why it is needed maritime cyprus. Conference proceeding by international maritime organization, 20. Others are classified as hazardous material only in bulk, but are not considered as hns e. International convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 1996 hns. The international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 2010 hns convention the international maritime organization imo, in cooperation with itopf and the iopc funds, has recently released the document, the hns convention. Hns protocol international convention relating to intervention on the high seas in cases of oil pollution casualties intervention,69 convention on the prevention of marine pollution by. Articles 20 to 29 of this protocol shall be renumbered sequentially with the preceding articles of the convention.
Amendments to the original hns convention aim at speeding its entry into force. Implications of the united nations convention on the law. Oprc convention oil pollution preparedness, response. A second international conference, held in april 2010, adopted a protocol to the hns convention 2010 hns protocol that was designed to address practical problems that had prevented many states from ratifying the original convention. Packaged hns include dangerous, hazardous and harmful materials and articles in packaged form, which fall under the international maritime dangerous goods code. Overview of 2010 hns convention the 2010 hns convention sets out a regime, based on the polluter pays principle, to compensate claimants for damages arising from the international or domestic carriage of hns by sea. An imo publishing ereader file is fully bookmarked, indexed and presented in ebk. The oprc hns protocol was adopted to expand the scope of the 1990 international convention on oil pollution preparedness, response and cooperation oprc convention 1990, which entered into force on may 1995, to apply, in whole or in part, to pollution incidents by hazardous substances other than oil. Amendments to the marine liability regulations implementing. Hong kong international convention for the safe and. The twotier model of compensation combines the shipowners strict liability for damage. The hns convention is based on a long standing and successful oil pollution regime. Hns protocol it is the protocol on preparedness, response and cooperation to pollution incidents by hazardous noxious substances. Main features of the 1992 conventions the 1992 conventions apply to pollution damage i.
Hns prot 2010 3042010 snpd prot 2010 protocol of 2010 to. This workshop will take place in november 2016, in bangkok. Protocol on preparedness, response and cooperation to. Memac hns manual jan 2015 osro 1020 1 foreword the kuwait regional convention 23rd april 1978 is a comprehensive umbrella agreement for protection of the marine environment. However, claims for loss of life and personal injury have priority over other claims. This sixpage brochure published by imo, in collaboration with the iopc funds and itopf, explains to states the purpose and benefit of the hns convention and encourages imo member states to take the next steps to ratify or accede to the convention. Outlook\szfafqu2\stefan micaleff interspill 2009 hns forum final opening address 09 2. Jimmy brown, dds, md president, gsohns legislative. You can be notified by email when this page is changed by clicking. The 1996 hns convention, as amended by the protocol, is known as the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 2010 the 2010 hns convention. Bulk hns include solids and liquids, such as oils and liquefied gases. This is an ereader edition of 2010 hns convention, 20 edition ebook ereader download ereader files are presented in ebk format and are viewed using the free software the imo bookshelf which is available for windows only. The convention also distinguishes substances based on whether they are transported in bulk or in packaged form.
Implementation of the hns convention in the lng industry. Similar provisions are in the other imo conventions, eg. And noxious substances by sea, 2010 2010 hns convention 1,2 definitions consolidated text of the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substancesby sea, 1996, and the protocol of 2010 to the convention chapter i general provisions. Norway, canada, turkey and denmark canada ratified on april 23, 2018 clear momentum as convention now needs 8 more states european union issued a decision in 2017 instructing member states to ratify by 2021 expected to reach intro into force requirements by 2021.
Protocol to the international convention on liability and. The protocol and hence the 2010 hns convention will enter into force eighteen months. European maritime safety agency executive summary the paper analyses several eu legislative and nonlegislative sources in order to find out if the information obtained through them can be used for the purpose of the verification of the hns reporting as required in the hns convention. The conference that created the convention was attended by 63 countries, and overseen by the international maritime organization imo. Together with the iopc funds itopf, imo has produced a sixpage brochure that explains the benefits of the 2010 hns convention and encourages the next steps for states to implement and accede to the convention. This workshop would be one in a series of past workshops held by imo, the iopc funds and member states to facilitate the implementation and entry into force of the convention. Marine pollution prevention act 2002 pacific islands forum. The question involves our draft hns implementing provisions but also the new maritime code we are now drafting and its provisions on the bunkers, clc, wrc and athens conventions. Connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea. Convention relating to civil liability in the field of maritime carriage of nuclear material nuclear, 1971 connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea hns, 1996. The government of canada recently ratified the imos 2010 hns convention for.
Official journal of the european communities pdf, retrieved 20140120. Imo ebook e479e hns convention, 1996 edition the carriage of hazardous and. The hns convention states that the certificate may be issued or certified by the administration. History of key conventions imo conventions 28 february 2012 patricia charlebois abstract we live today in a global society, supported by a global economy. Compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances transported by sea.
Why the transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention can deliver a fair, adequate and universal system of. This page contains background information on the hns convention. Civil liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. The hns convention is an international convention created in 1996 to compensate for damages caused by spillage of hazardous and noxious substances during maritime transportation. Chemical tanker accidents and the 2010 hns convention boviatsis m. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime the hns convention can deliver a fair. January 20 2010 hns convention 20 edition international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of. Feb 11, 2016 the imo has published a guide entitled the hns convention why it is needed which seeks to encourage states to ratify the hazardous and noxious substances convention. In such a case, people should go on immediate voice rest and see an otolaryngologist. The brochure can be downloaded from the publications page in english, french or spanish. Civil liability and compensation for damage in connection.
The hns convention establishes the principle that the polluter pays by ensuring that the shipping and hns industries provide compensation for those who have suffered loss or damage resulting from an hns incident. Hns convention international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection. Chinese perspective bingying dong law school, university of international business and economics, beijing, china. The hong kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, or hong kong convention is a mulitateral convention adopted in 2009, which has not entered into force.
Implications of the united nations convention on the law of. Shipping plays a vital role in this, underpinning international commerce and providing the most effective delivery mechanism for the vast majority of world trade. Pdf ebooks and can be opened with adobe reader ereader. Gso hns representative by me, the bog chair, during the bog general assembly meeting on monday, september 11, 5. Minimum of 10 million sdr for ships 2,000 gt or less. International convention on liability and compensation for damage in. The transport of hazardous and noxious substances hns by sea is a vital trade.
Resolution 2 early entry into force of the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous andnoxious substances by sea, 1996 1996 hns convention resolution 3 promotion of technical assistance resolution 4 development and implementation of a training programme for. United nations convention on the law of the sea, 1982 unclos, the part xi implementation. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution. Bulk solids that are covered under the convention include some fertilizers, sodium and potassium nitrates, sulphur and some types of fishmeal. There is at present no international regulation in force regarding pollution from ships carrying harmful and noxious substances hns. Convention was adopted in 1969, and entered into force in 1975. The gso hns board and its members are cordially invited to attend the event. The hns convention excludes pollution damage as defined in the international convention on civil liability for oil pollution damage and the international convention on the establishment of an international fund for compensation for oil pollution damage, to avoid an overlap with these conventions.
The dangers of hns have been long recognized by imo, as evidenced by the inclusion into the 1974 solas convention of mandatory technical and operational provisions for the safe c ar igeof dangeousgoods n paka d for m. This discussion paper provides an overview of the current situation and seeks public perspectives on this issue. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime. Chemical tanker accidents and the 2010 hns convention. Sea, 1996 1996 hns convention resolution 3 promotion of technical assistance resolution 4 development and implementation of a training programme for preparedness and response to pollution incidents by hazardous and noxious substances resolution 5 technical cooperation resolution 6 early implementation of the provisions of article 10 of the. Liability for pollution from hazardous and noxious substances the revival of the 1996 hns convention. Imo ia479e 2010 hns convention 20 edition international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea. Hns convention and hns fund ig claims data jan 2002 jan 2010 to the 2010 diplomatic conference. Once the 2010 hns protocol enters into force, the 1996 convention, as amended by the 2010 protocol, will be called the international convention on liability and.
The hns fund means the international hazardous and noxious substances fund. The hns convention is an international convention created in 1996 to compensate for. Once the 2010 hns protocol enters into force, the 1996 convention, as amended by the 2010 protocol, will be called the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by. Imo ebook e479e hns convention, 1996 edition maryland nautical. Convention on 14 april 2015, the 2010 hns convention was the remaining gap in the global framework of liability and compensation conventions.
The convention is officially known as the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 1996. The hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime the hns convention can deliver a fair, adequate and universal system of compensation for hns incidents. Hns correspondence group that it develop a draft programme for a potential workshop on the 2010 hns convention for consideration by the committee. Steamship mutual protocol to hns convention adopted. The 2010 hns convention establishes a comprehensive regime covering pollution damage from hazardous and noxious substances carried by ships, as well as the risks of fire and explosion, including loss of life, personal injury, and loss of or damage to property. Guidelines on reporting of hns adopted by the hns workshop held at imo headquarters, london, on 12 and november 2012 and endorsed by the imo legal committee at its 100th. International convention on liability and compensation for. Imo and legal framework for hns impopo ta ce o cortance of. By 2009, the 1996 hns convention had still not entered into force, due to an insufficient number of ratifications. By ratifying the protocol 24th april 1978 concerning regional cooperation in combating pollution by oil and other harmful substances in cases of. The hns convention does not apply to damage caused by radioactive material. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime the hns convention can deliver a fair, adequate and universal system of. This convention was first adopted by the imo in 1996 but has still to enter into force.
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