Search results for: “international convention for the prevention of pollution of the sea by oil”
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Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 5
Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Protocol: 1 “Convention”means the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, as amended. 2 “Organization”means the International Maritime Organization. 3 “Secretary-General”means…
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Straits used for International Navigation
Straits used for International Navigation SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 34 Legal status of waters forming straits used for international navigation 1. The regime of passage through straits used for international navigation established in this Part shall not in other respects affect the legal status of the waters forming such straits or the exercise…
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Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of the Convention: (a) “Maritime area”means the internal waters and the territorial seas of the Contracting Parties, the sea beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea under the jurisdiction of the coastal state to the…
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Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution
Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution Article I Area of application 1. This Convention shall apply to the Black Sea proper with the southern limit constituted for the purposes of this Convention by the line joining Capes Kelagra and Dalyan. 2. For the purposes of this Convention the reference to…
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Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area 2
Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area Article 7 Environmental impact Assessment 1. Whenever an environmental impact assessment of a proposed activity that is likely to cause a significant adverse impact an the marine environment of the Baltic Sea Area is required by international law or supranational regulations…
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Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses Article 1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Convention, 1. “Transboundary waters”means any surface or ground waters which mark, cross or are located on boundaries between two or more States; wherever transboundary waters flow directly into the sea, these transboundary waters end at a straight…
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Agreement for Co-Operation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil and Other Harmful Substances
Agreement for Co-Operation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil and Other Harmful Substances ARTICLE 1 This Agreement shall apply whenever the presence or the prospective presence of oil or other harmful substances polluting or threatening to pollute the sea within the North Sea area, as defined in Article 2 of…
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Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment
Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment Article I DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Convention and its Protocols, the following terms and expressions have the meanings indicated below, except when otherwise inferred from the text: 1. “Conservation”of the marine environment of the Red Sea and Gulf…
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Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution 3
Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution Article 18 RULES OF PROCEDURE AND FINANCIAL RULES 1. The Contracting Parties shall adopt rules of procedure for their meetings and conferences envisaged in Articles 14, 15 and 16 above. 2. The Contracting Parties shall adopt financial rules, prepared in consultation with the Organization,…
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Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution 3
Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution Article 18 RULES OF PROCEDURE AND FINANCIAL RULES 1. The Contracting Parties shall adopt rules of procedure for their meetings and conferences envisaged in Articles 14, 15 and 16 above. 2. The Contracting Parties shall adopt financial rules, prepared in consultation with the Organization,…
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Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources 3
Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources Article 26 At any time after the expiry of two years from the date of coming into force of the present convention in relation to any Contracting Party such party may withdraw from the convention by notice in writing to the depositary Government. Such…
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Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources 3
Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources Article 26 At any time after the expiry of two years from the date of coming into force of the present convention in relation to any Contracting Party such party may withdraw from the convention by notice in writing to the depositary Government. Such…
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Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter Article VII 1. Each Contracting Party shall apply the measures required to implement the present Convention to all: (a) vessels and aircraft registered in its territory or flying its flag; (b) vessels and aircraft loading in its territory or territorial…
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Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter Article VII 1. Each Contracting Party shall apply the measures required to implement the present Convention to all: (a) vessels and aircraft registered in its territory or flying its flag; (b) vessels and aircraft loading in its territory or territorial…
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Convention on the High Seas 3
Convention on the High Seas Article 24 Every State shall draw up regulations to prevent pollution of the seas by the discharge of oil from ships or pipelines or resulting from the exploitation and exploration of the seabed and its subsoil, taking account of existing treaty provisions on the subject. Article 25 1. Every…