How to apply IMO measures on oil pollution incidents in western and southern Africa was the subject of a workshop in Cape Town, South Africa (22-24 July). The event brought together experts to share best practices on implementing IMO pollution liability conventions.

Government officials in charge of responding to oil spills in the Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa enhanced their knowledge of these conventions and focused on practical skills for preparing claims, documenting evidence, conducting impact assessments, and navigating negotiation processes.

The workshop was jointly delivered by the IOPC Funds, the International Group of P&I Associations and ITOPF, who shared their experiences of applying the IMO Conventions on oil pollution, liability and compensation, namely the OPRC 1990, CLC and FUND 1992, as well as the Bunkers Convention.

The workshop is being delivered through IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) under the framework of the Global Initiative for West, Central and Southern Africa (GI WACAF). It forms part of the Organization’s commitment to supporting African Small Island Developing States (SIDs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Source: IMO