The Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention is a critical framework for global maritime safety and compensation as it closes legal gaps, ensures fair compensation, promotes safety, and
As the average sea ice cover in the Arctic decreases, northern seaways are opening up, offering alternative trade routes between Asia and Europe. The Northern Sea Route shows particular promise,
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2019. This report incorporates Financial Statements for the year ending 20th February 2019 and provides notice of its Annual General Meeting in Shanghai
The impacts of oil in nearshore waters are most often caused by the exposure of marine organisms to high concentrations of naturally or chemically dispersed oil. In many areas, the natural dilution
Ministry of Transport PO Box 61, Rarotonga Tel: +682-28810 Fax: +682-28816 Police Department Rarotonga Tel: +682-22 499 Fax: +682-21 499 The Ministry of Transport is the central notification
ITOPF arrived on scene in Mindoro on 1 March to assist in the response to the fuel oil spill from the sunken tanker PRINCESS EMPRESS. ITOPF remains on-scene with team members working in rotation to
