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Regional:
Protocol concerning Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration
and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf
Objectives:
To prevent and control marine pollution from exploration and
exploitation of the continental shelf.
Summary of Provisions:
- To prevent, abate and control marine pollution from operations
conducted for exploration of oil or natural gas or for exploiting
those resources (offshore operations) in those parts of
the continental shelf covered by the Protocol within their
respective jurisdictions. To take all appropriate measures,
individually or jointly to combat such pollution.
- To provide licensing of offshore operations by each Party,
including requirements of environmental impact assessment
before licensing.
- To ensure that offshore operation within its jurisdiction
does not cause unjustifiable interference with lawful navigation,
fishing or any other activities.
- To ensure safety and preparedness for dealing with accidental
pollution at every offshore installations, including certification.
- To control the discharge and disposal into the Sea from
offshore installations and its operations. To regulate the
use of chemicals at offshore installations and the collection
and disposal of all unwanted substances or articles from
offshore operations. To regulate on the maintenance and
removal of offshore installations.
Date of Adoption:
29.3.1989 (Kuwait)
Date of entry into force:
17.2.1990
Arab Participants:
Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E
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