The Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention

The HNS Convention aims to ensure prompt and effective compensation to those who have suffered from damage to person and/or property.  This includes cost of clean up and economic losses resulting from the maritime transport of hazardous and noxious substances.

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News

Latest IOPC Funds’ webinar sheds light on HNS Convention

Posted: 27/03/2025

The IOPC Funds launched the latest module in its webinar series, entitled ‘The HNS Convention: Why it is Needed Now’, delivering the…

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Incident in the United Kingdom

Posted: 10/03/2025

Photo credit: X Last updated 14.03.2025 An incident involving two vessels carrying hazardous noxious substances has occurred off the east coast of…

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Blog

Are plastic pellets HNS?

Posted: 26/03/2025

By: IOPC Funds

The IOPC Funds has been receiving a number of questions about incidents involving plastic pellets. These are addressed in the below guidance….

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