2000 Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances

OPRC-HNS Protocol

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International Maritime Organization

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization

Annex: Reimbursement of costs of assistance

International Maritime Organization

14/06/2007

Article 15: Entry into force

“(1) This Protocol shall enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than fifteen States have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or have deposited the requisite instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with article 13.

(2) For States which have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in respect of this Protocol after the requirements for entry into force thereof have been met but prior to the date of entry into force, the ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall take effect on the date of entry into force of this Protocol or three months after the date of deposit of the instrument, whichever is the later date.

(3) For States which have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession after the date on which this Protocol entered into force, this

Protocol shall become effective three months after the date of deposit of the instrument.”

1989 Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

1990 International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation

1996 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea

2010 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea

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