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In 2009, the convention had still not entered into force due to an insufficient number of ratification. In 2010, a second international conference adopted a protocol to the convention, which came to be known as 2010 HNS Protocol. The protocol was designed to overcome some implementation problems that
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The convention also distinguishes substances based on whether they are transported in bulk or in packaged form. Bulk HNS include solids and liquids, such as oils and liquefied gases. Packaged HNS include dangerous, hazardous and harmful materials and articles in packaged form, which fall under the
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The HNS convention establishes a two-tier system for compensation in the event of accidents at sea involving hazardous and noxious substances. Tier one will be covered by the ship owner's compulsory insurance. The ship owner will be able to limit his financial liability to an amount between 10
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In cases where the insurance is insufficient, a second tier of compensation will be paid from the HNS fund. The second tier of compensation will be up to a maximum of 250 million SDR, about USD 380 million. This includes any amount paid by the ship owner and his insurer. Companies that import
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A free online database of hazardous and noxious substances is available to verify whether a substance is considered hazardous or noxious. The database also provides information on classification criteria.
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hazardous and noxious substances in member states of the convention will be required to contribute to this fund. Contributions will be based on the amount of substances companies receive each year.
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of the ship involved in the incident. If damage is caused by packaged HNS, the maximum liability for the ship owner is 115 million SDR, about USD 175 million.
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