International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation -OPRC
Updated: 21/05/2008
The Convention was adopted in 1990 and came into force in 1995. 90 countries have ratified the Convention.The objectives of the Convention include: preparation and establishment of a system for rapid response for treatment of severe pollution of the sea by oil and establishment of a mechanism for international cooperation.
This is especially important in light of the fact that over the last 20 years, about 150 accidents occurred that caused marine pollution by the discharge of about 55,000 tons of fuel. The Convention obligates member countries to: - Set national emergency plans.
- Set coordinated enterprise plans.
- Appoint a competent national authority.
- Obtain designated equipment and execute preparedness drills.
- Report to neighboring countries and assist them when needed.
Israel and the Convention Israel ratified the Convention in 1999. A national contingency plan has been completed and was approved by the Ministerial Environment Committee in May 2008.
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