The Liberia Maritime Authority has launched preparations to ratify and implement the IMO 2010 Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Protocol, strengthening the country’s framework for liability and compensation in incidents involving chemical cargoes at sea. The move aims to reinforce national preparedness and response capacity while aligning Liberia’s large international fleet with global environmental responsibility standards.
Liberia has begun formal preparations to accede to the IMO 2010 HNS Protocol, which supplements the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea. According to reports, the Liberia Maritime Authority is engaging with industry stakeholders and government agencies to develop the legal and institutional framework needed to apply the new rules on liability, insurance and compensation for damage caused by spills, leaks or accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances transported by sea. The protocol, expected to enter into force in November 2027, broadens the range of covered substances and clarifies the mechanisms by which victims can claim compensation.
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