This unique strategy combined with strong grassroots support will provide a clear path to victory. The evidence is the edited and revised transcript of what is said before a committee. Carriage of hazardous cargoes by seathe hns convention peter wetterstein i. Noxious substances by sea, 1996 hns convention, which extended the compensation and liability framework to chemical substances, was adopted in may 1996. Menieres disease published in otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery on april 8.
Convention, hereinafter the hns convention, regulating the liability for accidents caused by hazardous and noxious substances. In may 1996, the international maritime organization organized an international conference in london, where states adopted the hns convention. This cpg is intended for all healthcare providers, in any setting, who are likely to encounter, diagnose, treat, andor monitor patients with suspected menieres disease. Amendments to the original hns convention aim at speeding its entry into force. Present position and plans for the future introduction the harmonized commodity description and coding system, popularly known as harmonized system or hs, is a multipurpose goods nomenclature used as the basis for customs tariffs and for the compilation trade statistics all over the world.
In order to maintain the twotier system, in view of the exclusion. European maritime safety agency executive summary the paper analyses several eu legislative and nonlegislative sources in order to find out if the information obtained through them can be used for the purpose of the verification of the hns reporting as required in the hns convention. Imo and legal framework for hns impopo ta ce o cortance of. The hns convention is an international convention created in 1996 to compensate for. Sea, 1996 1996 hns convention resolution 3 promotion of technical assistance resolution 4 development and implementation of a training programme for preparedness and response to pollution incidents by hazardous and noxious substances resolution 5 technical cooperation resolution 6 early implementation of the provisions of article 10 of the.
Hns convention international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 1996 the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea can result in the release of such substances. Court confirms powerful maritime arrest is widely available in disputes involving maritime assets. A total of 468 people were killed, and the accident also caused considerable material damage. The hns convention states that the certificate may be issued or certified by the administration. Steamship mutual protocol to hns convention adopted. A significant element of the 2010 hns convention is the reporting. This paper reports on the outcome of the special consultative meeting in ottawa on june 5, 2003 to 3 discuss implementation of the hns convention. If you need to renew your dues for this year click here. Progress has, of course, continued on the ongoing incidents involving the 1992 fund. Consultation on uk implementation and ratification of the hns convention. Canada, turkey ratify hns convention on 23 april, canada and turkey both ratified the 2010 hns protocol, joining norway as the first three states to lead the way towards entry into force of the 2010 international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea hns.
Compensation for damage caused by hazardous and noxious substances transported by sea. Maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances. Pursuant to article 2 and article 181 of the protocol of 2010, the 1996 hns convention and the. This is an e reader edition of 2010 hns convention, 20 edition ebook e reader download e reader files are presented in ebk format and are viewed using the free software the imo bookshelf which is available for windows only. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime the hns convention can deliver a fair. It is my great honor to have been elected to be the president of the malaysian society of otorhinolaryngologists head and neck surgeons msohns for the term 2017 2018. The entry into force of the hns convention would result in filling a critical gap in the global network of liability and compensation conventions for shipsource pollution. The convention is officially known as the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous. Protocol on preparedness, response and cooperation to. Both secretariats together with the hns correspondence group, are taking the lead on ensuring states have all the necessary tools and information at hand to adopt and implement the 2010 hns. Feb 11, 2016 the imo has published a guide entitled the hns convention why it is needed which seeks to encourage states to ratify the hazardous and noxious substances convention. American academy of otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery. The state has an obligation to report total quantities of contributing cargo to the imo when depositing a ratification accession instrument and every subsequent year until the 2010 hns convention enters into force.
If you would like to be a member of hns then click here to sign up. The paper set out the general principles of the hns convention and invited comments on the timing of uk ratification of the convention, as well as a number of issues concerning implementation. Canadas preparedness and response for hazardous and noxious substances released from ships. Since its adoption though, many obstacles encountered the ratification of the 1996 hns.
Articles 18 and 19 of the convention establish the thresholds for the different types of bulk hns to be reported. It was also pleasing to see canada, denmark and turkey, following in the footsteps of norway to ratify the 2010 hns protocol. Canadas preparedness and response for hazardous and. This convention was first adopted by the imo in 1996 but has still to enter into force. A total of eight states signed the 2010 hns protocol, subject to ratification. Implementation of the hns convention in the lng industry. As at april 10, 2006, 143 countries have ratified the convention to become contracting states. Hns contributing cargo reporting guidelines main features issues to consider before the protocol enters into force 1. Similar provisions are in the other imo conventions, eg. The joint convention was opened for signature at vienna on 29 september 1997 during the fortyfirst session of the general conference of the international atomic energy agency and will remain open for signature until its entry into force. Civil liability and compensation for damage in connection. Program booklets were made available for purchase as a product during your registration. It is thus unlikely that the convention will enter into force for 810 years.
This page contains background information on the hns convention. The 1996 hns convention, as amended by the protocol, is known as the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea, 2010 the 2010 hns convention. Our political plan to call a convention of states 9 c o n v e n t i on of s t a t e s h a n d b o ok the success of a convention of states depends directly on the american citizens. The convention is based on the model of the 1992 international convention on civil liability for oil pollution damage, which covers pollution damage caused by spills of crude oil from tankers. The most recent amenments are marked with click on the icon for one of the the most recent amendments. It has been widely recognized that there is a need to adopt uniform international rules and procedures for determining questions. By ratifying the protocol 24th april 1978 concerning regional cooperation in combating pollution by oil and other harmful substances in cases of. On 3 may 1996 the imo adopted the international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea hns convention 1996 which has not yet entered into force. In 2010, an international conference adopted a protocol to the. In 2010, an international conference adopted a protocol to the 1996 convention, which was designed to address the practical problems that. Pursuant to article 40, the joint convention will enter into force on the ninetieth day after the. Official journal of the european communities pdf, retrieved 20140120.
Articles 20 to 29 of this protocol shall be renumbered sequentially with the preceding articles of the convention. Substances convention report of the special consultative meeting of the hns correspondence group in ottawa, june 35, 2003 submitted by the united kingdom summary executive summary. The 1996 hns convention, as amended by the 2010 protocol, became the 2010 hns convention. This is an ereader edition of 2010 hns convention, 20 edition ebook ereader download ereader files are presented in ebk format and are viewed using the free software the imo bookshelf which is available for windows only.
Implications of the united nations convention on the law. This sixpage brochure published by imo, in collaboration with the iopc funds and itopf, explains to states the purpose and benefit of the hns convention and encourages imo member states to take the next steps to ratify or accede to the convention. Answers section on the hns website to capture the most common questions received from government and industry. Hazardous and noxious substances hns are defined as any substance other than oil, which if introduced into the marine environment, are likely to create hazards to human health, harm living resources and other marine life, damage amenities, andor interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea. Consultation on uk implementation and ratification of the. The convention aims to ensure adequate, prompt and effective compensation for damage to persons and property, costs of cleanup and. There is at present no international regulation in force regarding pollution from ships carrying harmful and noxious substances hns. Once in force it would fill the gap in the international liability and compensation regime, by extending it to dangerous and hazardous substances carried in liquid, solid bulk and packaged forms. An introduction to the liability and compensation arrangements this paper provides a background to the hazardous and noxious substances convention 1996 the hns convention and the international convention on civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage, 2001 the bunkers convention. Through the oceans protection plan, we are improving how we prepare for and respond to releases of hazardous and noxious substances hns from ships into the marine environment. International convention on liability and compensation for.
However, incidents do happen and the hns convention is the last piece in the puzzle needed to ensure. National interactive workshop on imo civil liability. A second international conference, held in april 2010, adopted a protocol to the hns convention 2010 hns protocol that was designed to address practical problems that had prevented many states from ratifying the original convention. The hns convention hazardous and noxious substances by sea convention is an international convention created in 1996 to compensate for damages caused by spillage of hazardous and noxious substances during maritime transportation. Notices of meeting include information about the subject matter to be examined by the committee and date, time and place of the meeting, as well as a list of any witnesses scheduled to appear. Why it is needed brochure 9 february 2016 by francois marier workshop on the hns convention hosted by canada provisional agenda administrative bulletin invitation letter registration form 14 january 2016 by francois marier understanding the hns convention publication advanced draft 14 october 2015 by francois marier understanding the hns convention publication mock. The protocol of 2010 to the hns convention addresses practical problems that have prevented many states from ratifying the original convention, which, despite being adopted in 1996, has, to date, only 14 ratifications and is some way from meeting the conditions for its entry into force.
Documents of the 223rd annual convention members of convention should print or download this packet and bring it with them to annual convention on november 4, 2017 at christ church, 5000 pouncey tract road, glen allen 23059. The question involves our draft hns implementing provisions but also the new maritime code we are now drafting and its provisions on the bunkers, clc, wrc and athens conventions. Convention relating to civil liability in the field of maritime carriage of nuclear material nuclear, 1971 connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea hns, 1996. The total amount of compensation available under the hns convention would be 250 million sdr, of.
The 2010 protocol to the hns convention, was developed, first by a working group set up by the international oil pollution compensation iopc funds 1992 fund assembly, and then by the imos legal committee with the aim of facilitating the entry into force of the hns convention. However, the 2010 hns protocol created new concerns and made the. Imo ebook e479e hns convention, 1996 edition maryland nautical. Before the hns convention comes into force, it requires signatories from 12 states which have imported more than 40,000,000mt. It has been widely recognized that there is a need to adopt uniform international rules and procedures for determining questions of liability and compensation for damage caused by releases of. The harmonized commodity description and coding system, generally referred to as the harmonized system or simply the hs, is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the world customs organization wco.
The entry into force of the 2010 hns convention continues to feature on the agenda of the imo legal committee meetings and 1992 fund assembly sessions. Together with the iopc funds itopf, imo has produced a sixpage brochure that explains the benefits of the 2010 hns convention and encourages the next steps for states to implement and accede to the convention. Introduction in april 1947 the freighter grandcamp caught fire and exploded while being loaded with ammonium nitrate in the port of texas city. Transport by sea provides the lower cost solution for the carriage of large. Hns convention definition reporting to hns fund who is the receiver. In accordance with the provisions of the convention, icsid pro.
Ships up to 200gt doing cabotage and carrying hns in packaged form only can be excluded from the convention decision by a state party at time of ratificationaccession reference. Davs annual convention during davs annual convention, approximately 3,000 delegates, members and guests come together to conduct the crucial business of the organization. During this 4 day event, our members elect national officers, establish the legislative priorities for the next year, expand their. The hns convention does not apply to damage caused by radioactive material. Imo ebook e479e hns convention, 1996 edition the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea can result in the release of such substances. It will enter into force 18 months after at least 12 states, inc. The convention entered into force on october 14, 1966, when it had been ratified by 20 countries. Chemicals and other products underpin many manufacturing processes and imo regulations ensure their safe transport. I am blessed to have worked together with a wonderful exco, which had been excellent throughout the term. However, claims for loss of life and personal injury have priority over other claims. Nov 17, 2015 the 2010 hns protocol consolidates the 1996 hns convention and amends it to address concerns with the initial agreement. Nothing in this convention shall prejudice any rights of recourse or subrogation of the hns fund against any person, including persons referred to in article 7, paragraph 2d, other than those referred to in the previous paragraph, in so far as they can limit their liability.
Feb 17, 2015 the question involves our draft hns implementing provisions but also the new maritime code we are now drafting and its provisions on the bunkers, clc, wrc and athens conventions. Together with the international oil pollution compensation funds iopc funds and the international tanker owners pollution federation itopf, imo has produced a sixpage brochure that explains the benefits of the convention and encourages the next steps for states to implement and accede to the convention. The hns convention why it is needed the shipowners club. The oprc hns protocol was adopted to expand the scope of the 1990 international convention on oil pollution preparedness, response and cooperation oprc convention 1990, which entered into force on may 1995, to apply, in whole or in part, to pollution incidents by hazardous substances other than oil. Therefore, the conference of state parties adopted a protocol in order to facilitate the entry into force of the convention. Memac hns manual jan 2015 osro 1020 1 foreword the kuwait regional convention 23rd april 1978 is a comprehensive umbrella agreement for protection of the marine environment.
This discussion paper provides an overview of the current situation. Review on hazardous and noxious substances hns involved. The transport of hns by sea is a global trade hns incidents do happen potential consequences of hns incidents can be significant and costly comprehensive international compensation regime is missing the hns convention is based on a longstanding and successful oil pollution regime the hns convention can deliver a fair, adequate and universal system of. Imo ia479e 2010 hns convention, 20 edition this publication is divided into three parts. The hns convention follows the structure of the 1992 civil liability convention clc and 2001 bunkers convention. Join us for an amazing experience as you network with your fellow colleagues, stay ahead of the latest industry news and trends, and take advantage of the wide selection of educational. In any event the right of the hns fund to subrogation against such. May 01, 2018 pdf convention program aacc is encouraging meeting attendees to use the convention app for the most uptodate information on events, meeting locations and times, to evaluate sessions, and to network with other convention participants. Carriage of hazardous cargoes by sea the hns convention. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The transport of hazardous and noxious substances hns by sea is a vital trade. Imo ebook e479e hns convention, 1996 edition the carriage of hazardous and noxious. Imo ia479e 2010 hns convention 20 edition international convention on liability and compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea.
Eu 2017 769 of 25 april 2017 on the ratification and. Canadian maritime law from coasttocoast borden ladner gervais llp to view this article you need a pdf viewer such as adobe reader. This workshop will take place in november 2016, in bangkok. Nominations, resolutions and amendments not included in this packet must be submitted from the floor of convention. By 2009, the 1996 hns convention had still not entered into force, due to an insufficient number of ratifications.
Government bill house of commons c3 412 third reading. The hns convention would cover compensation for the deaths of the crew and port workers and property damage resulting from the fire and explosions. The minutes of proceedings are the official record of the business conducted by the committee at a sitting. Optin position on the european commissions hazardous and.
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