Workshop Promotes IMO Liability and Compensation Regime
A national workshop on theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO) liability and compensation conventions is underway in Bangkok, Thailand (8 -11 November).
The workshop is providing a comprehensive overview of the IMO liability conventions, including those covering the wreck removal, salvage, carriage of hazardous and noxious substances, CLC, Fund and Bunkers Convention.
In looking at the history of the treaties’ development, their principles, implementation and practical implications – IMO is supporting the implementation and enforcement of the full liability regime in the country.
Attending participants include government legal officers and legislative drafters as well as stakeholders from the private sector.
Jan de Boer and Aicha Cherif are representing IMO with representatives from the IOPC Funds and the International Group of P&I Clubs. The workshop is organized by the Marine Department of Thailand in Bangkok.