Under the new chairmanship of Måns Jacobsson, Marine Pollution 2010 has been specifically designed to update you on the latest legal, technical and practical issues surrounding oil and chemical incidents resulting in marine pollution. The new programme will take a look at the improvements already achieved and then discuss the challenges that remain.
The risk of marine pollution disaster is always imminent whether through human error, accident or violence, and it is vital that all professionals who may become involved in such matters ensure they are fully updated.
As the London event in the calendar of anyone who may have to deal with marine pollution matters, advantage should be taken of this excellent opportunity to update yourself on current issues and network with the experts. The programme is intended to be a living document updated right up to the date of the event to reflect further developments.
What will be discussed at the Marine Pollution 2010 seminar:
Receive an overview of recent developments from the International Oil Pollution Funds Convention
Discuss practical problems arising from the Bunkers Convention
Be updated on the outcome of the April 2010 Revision Conference on the HNS Convention
Assess recent developments in the United States
Learn the latest law and practice relating to marine pollution in China
Discuss the National Resource Damage (NRD) assessment under OPA-90
Review the latest developments of criminal liability for marine pollution
Understand the expectations and realities of government and shipowner led response to oil spills
Discuss the integration of traditional remote sensing with satellite technology
Receive an update in oil and chemical response techniques the latest developments and future challenges
Understand the technical assessment of pollution claims in the fisheries and tourism sectors
Contribute to the panel sessions:
Discuss liability for marine pollution resulting from terrorism and piracy
Debate the application of good science in pollution response and damage assessment

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