Implementation of the HNS Convention and the 2010 Protocol

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…

ECSA event on the HNS Convention

Posted: 06/03/2020

As part of a wide programme of events during the third European Shipping Week (17–21 February 2020), the European Community Shipowners’ Associations…

Coordination meeting on ratification of the HNS Convention

Posted: 02/01/2020

At the invitation of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, representatives from Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands…