Published 2000-08-05
Keywords
- oil pollution,
- marine environment,
- marine pollution,
- International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code),
- marine safety
Abstract
Wall summarises the changing intent of the regulatory environment with respect to oil spills, with regulation at present focusing on procedural matters to maximise safety and minimise spills, aimed especially at the human error factor. Numerous case examples from common law countries are provided throughout.