Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jan 2025

Exam Question

(a) Define "Wreck" as per the Wreck removal convention and discuss the different categories of wrecks identified under the convention. (5)

(b) Briefly discuss the objectives and key provisions of the convention. (5)

(c) Analyze the legal and environmental implications of a wreck, focusing on the responsibilities of shipowners and coastal states. (6)

Reference Answer

### (a) Definition and Categories of "Wreck" as per the Wreck Removal Convention (5 Marks)
The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, provides a comprehensive legal framework for the prompt and effective removal of wrecks.
**Definition of "Wreck"**
Under Article 1 of the Convention, a "wreck" is defined broadly to cover not only existing incidents but also potential ones. It encompasses the following:

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