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

Final Act of the Conference on International Co-operation on Preparedness and Response to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances
Attachment 1 to the Final Act: Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000
Attachment 2 to the Final Act: Conference resolutions
Resolution 1 ? Accession to the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC Convention) and ratification and early implementation of the Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (OPRC?HNS Protocol)
Resolution 2 ? Early entry into force of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by 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 co-operation
Resolution 6 ? Early implementation of the provisions of article 10 of the Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (OPRC?HNS Protocol)

IMO

As a specialised agency of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.

In other words, its role is to create a level playing field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.