Type
Global Treaty, Agreement or Convention
Themes
environment and biodiversity
equity, justice and benefit sharing
Year in force
2008Regional relevance
Global Ocean
Summary
The BUNKER Convention sets out provisions for adequate, prompt, and effective compensation to be available to persons who suffer damage from spills of oil carried as fuel in ships' bunkers. The Convention applies to damage caused within areas under the jurisdiction of Parties.
Secretariat
International Maritime Organization
Address: 4, Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR
Phone: +44 20 7735 7611
Email: info@imo.org
Website: http://www.imo.org/en/