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OPRC: International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation

Type

Global Treaty, Agreement or Convention

Themes

pollution
environment and biodiversity
health and safety

Year in force

1995

Regional relevance

Global Ocean

Summary

The OPRC reuires parties to establish national systems for preparedness and response to major oil pollution threats or incidents. It also promotes international cooperation in oil pollution incident preparedness and emergency response.

Secretariat

IMO

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/

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