Decision ID: 000159

In March 1991 the 1971 Fund Executive Committee agreed with the Director that the operation carried out to remove the remaining bunker oil from the vessel fell within the definition of ‘preventive measures’ laid down in the Civil Liability Convention and authorised the Director to settle the claim presented by the shipowner’s insurer in respect of the operation.

Date: 01.03.1991
Category: Application of the Conventions
Subject: Interpretation of 'preventive measures' in Article I.7 of the 1969 and 1992 Civil Liability Conventions