Conventions et documents

This convention sets navigation and right-of-way rules to prevent collisions between ships.

SOLAS sets minimum safety standards for the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.

Often called the "Constitution for the Oceans," this convention establishes the legal framework governing all maritime spaces and activities.

This convention creates an international fund compensating oil spill victims beyond the shipowner's liability.

This protocol revises and increases the compensation limits of the 1971 International Fund.

MARPOL is the main international treaty preventing marine pollution from ships (oil, chemicals, waste, emissions).

This convention establishes shipowners' civil liability for damage caused by oil pollution.

This convention organizes international preparedness and cooperation against marine pollution incidents from oil and other hazardous substances.

This convention authorizes coastal States to intervene on the high seas to prevent oil pollution threatening their coasts.

The first international treaty dedicated to oil pollution at sea, a precursor to MARPOL.

Source : Ministère algérien de l'Environnement, État des Conventions Internationales auxquelles l'Algérie est partie.