International convention of 2001 on civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage
Q. Consider the following statements
1. India signed the international convention of 2001 on civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage of the International Maritime Organization
2. India has to amend the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
3. The bunker convention aims to ensure adequate, prompt, and effective compensation for damage caused by spills of oil, when carried as fuel in ships bunkers.
4. It would now apply to an Indian vessel wherever situated and to a foreign flag vessel while within Indian jurisdiction.
Which of the above statements are true?- Published on 07 Jun 15a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The bunker convention has been in force internationally since November 21, 2008, and maritime nations accounting for 91 per cent of world shipping tonnage are parties to this. If India does not become a party, too, Indian flag ships visiting foreign ports will have to continue with the present dispensation of approaching foreign countries for bunker insurance compliance certificates, while foreign ships visiting Indian ports are not subject to compulsory insurance.
