The IMO HNS Correspondence group has published information regarding the HNS convention, benefits and statistics on chemicals trades.
The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996 – known as the HNS Convention – aims to ensure adequate, prompt and effective compensation for damage to persons and property, for costs of clean up and reinstatement measures and economic losses resulting from the maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances.
In the attached document, you can read more about benefits of the convention, potential consequences of HNS incidents such as economic losses, human health and safety as well as what compensation available under the HNS convention. Or you can visit their website, IOPC Funds.
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