The Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention

The HNS Convention aims to ensure prompt and effective compensation to those who have suffered from damage to person and/or property.  This includes cost of clean up and economic losses resulting from the maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances.

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News

Webinar on the 2010 HNS Convention delivered to Thailand

Posted: 27/06/2025

On 25 June 2025, HNS Project Manager, Gillian Grant, delivered a webinar on the 2010 HNS Convention to representatives from Thailand’s Marine…

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Wan Hai 503 incident, India

Posted: 11/06/2025

An incident involving a container ship reportedly carrying over 150 containers of hazardous noxious substances has occurred off the coast of Kerala,…

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Are plastic pellets HNS?

Posted: 07/04/2025

By: IOPC Funds

The IOPC Funds has been receiving a number of questions about incidents involving plastic pellets. These are addressed in the below guidance….

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