Međunarodna konvencija o uklanjanju podrtina
International convention on the removal of wrecks

Summary/Abstract: The International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks has been adopted on 18 May 2007. The Convention will fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks located beyond the territorial sea. The provisions of the Convention include measures which should facilitate the removal of wrecks, as well as rights and obligations regarding the reporting of wrecks, determination of hazard, locating and marking of wrecks. The registered owner shall be liable for the costs of locating, marking and removing wrecks which pose a hazard to the safety of navigation or to the marine and coastal environments, or both. The new Convention will make shipowners financially liable and require them to take out insurance or provide other financial security to cover the costs of wreck removal. It will also provide States with a right of direct action against insurers. This paper analyses the provisions of the Convention and also deals with the context in which the Convention has been developed. By establishing a firm jurisdictional basis for dealing with hazardous wrecks the Convention will be a welcome addition to the IMO instruments, all aiming at improving the safety of navigation, security in maritime operations and the protection of the marine environment.

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