Exam Question
Compare and discuss the basic features of CLC'92 and Bunker Convention 2001, with specific reerence to the type of ships, oil and nature of pollution damages covered, limits of liability and geographical coverage.
Class 1 (Chief Engineer)
Engineering Management
📅 Feb 2023
Reference Answer
### Introduction
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (CLC '92) and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker Convention) are crucial international maritime conventions established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Both aim to ensure that adequate, prompt, and effective compensation is available to persons who suffer damage caused by marine oil pollution. They operate on a principle of strict liability, channeling liability to the registered shipowner and mandating compulsory insurance to cover these liabilities. Despite their common goal, they differ significantly in their scope, application, and liability limits, addressing distinct types of pollution risks.
### Detailed Comparison of Key Features
#### 1. Type of Ships Covered
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (CLC '92) and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker Convention) are crucial international maritime conventions established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Both aim to ensure that adequate, prompt, and effective compensation is available to persons who suffer damage caused by marine oil pollution. They operate on a principle of strict liability, channeling liability to the registered shipowner and mandating compulsory insurance to cover these liabilities. Despite their common goal, they differ significantly in their scope, application, and liability limits, addressing distinct types of pollution risks.
### Detailed Comparison of Key Features
#### 1. Type of Ships Covered
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