Over the last half century, particularly since the critical TORREY CANYON incident of 1967, the most noteworthy change has been the dramatic decline in the number of major tanker spills from an
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
On 23rd February 1977, HAWAIIAN PATRIOT, fully loaded with 99,000 tonnes of light Indonesian crude oil, en route from Indonesia to Honolulu, reported a crack in its hull plating during a storm. This
ITOPF is collaborating with IMO, the IOPC Funds and other industry organisations to produce an exhibition to mark the achievements of the international community over the past 50 years to achieve a