Implementation of the HNS Convention and the 2010 Protocol

Estonia accedes to the 2010 HNS Protocol

Posted: 17/03/2022

The Republic of Estonia has become the sixth State to accede to the 2010 HNS Protocol, bringing this important treaty one step…

IMO confirms contributing cargo received in 2019 by the 5 Contracting States to the 2010 HNS Protocol

Posted: 04/05/2021

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published a Circular confirming, in accordance with Article 28(2)(a)(ii) of the 2010 HNS Protocol, that he has received the reports on contributing cargo for…

Positive progress reported during discussions on HNS matters at IOPC Funds’ meetings

Posted: 08/04/2021

The IOPC Funds Secretariat continues to work in close cooperation with IMO to provide assistance to those States considering ratification and to prepare…

New version of HNS Finder released

Posted: 02/09/2020

The HNS Finder, the online HNS search tool, has undergone a significant update and the new version is now available here. The…

France prepares for ratification of HNS Protocol

Posted: 01/06/2020

France made further progress towards ratification of the 2010 HNS Protocol in May as it published two pieces of legislation setting out…

EU Ministers sign declaration highlighting importance of ratification of the 2010 HNS Convention

Posted: 17/03/2020

Following discussions at a High-Level Ministerial Maritime Conference held in Opatija, Croatia, from 10-11 March 2020, EU Ministers have signed a declaration…