UAE Environmental / ESG LawCabinet Resolution Regarding the Procedures Related to the Implementation of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969 and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation f

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Minister : The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Competent Authorities : Federal and local entities responsible for regulating and monitoring the import or transportation of crude oil, bunker fuel, or heavy liquids entering the territory and borders of the State, whether for local consumption, re-export, or transport from one local port to another within the State. Fund : The Internation…

Article (2) Scope of Application The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to all operations related to the import of crude oil and heavy fuel oil, in order to ensure coverage of risks arising from oil pollution damage caused by the leakage of oil from an oil tanker or petroleum products tanker, in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (1969) and the Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage as amended, to cover pollution damage within the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone.

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Article (3) Lists of Entities Involved in Oil Importation The Ministry shall, in coordination with the competent authorities, prepare annually updated lists containing the names of all entities, companies, and institutions engaged in the importation of crude oil and heavy fuel oil, along with the quantities imported, in order to determine the share of each entity in the amounts to be annually paid by the State as a contribution to the Fund.

Article (4) Procedures and Reports for Determining Contribution to the Fund 1. The Ministry shall issue a circular and hold an annual meeting every January of each year with all entities engaged in the import of crude oil and heavy fuel oil to review their activities in relation to the quantities and destinations of oil movements. 2. All entities engaged in the import of crude oil and heavy fuel oil and its introduction into the territory and borders of the State, whether for local consumption, re-export, or transport from one local port to another, shall submit an annual report to the Ministry on the quantities imported or transported between ports. 3. The Ministry shall, in coordination wi…

Article (5) Mandatory Insurance for Oil Tankers The owner of any oil tanker carrying more than 2,000 (two thousand) tons of oil on board shall obtain insurance to cover liability for oil pollution damage. The tanker shall carry the insurance certificate on board at all times when entering or leaving any port in the State.

Article (6) Compliance with the Provisions of this Resolution All port authorities within the State, owners of vessels flying the State flag, the entities engaged in the import of crude oil and heavy fuel oil, and agents of foreign vessels visiting the State’s ports shall comply with the provisions of this Resolution. In case of violation by any entity engaged in the import of crude oil and heavy fuel oil, the business license thereof shall be revoked.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2022 Regarding the Procedures Related to the Implementation of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969 and the International Convention on the Establishment of an In…

Article (7) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 12 Muharram, 1444 A.H. Corresponding to: 10 August 2022 A.D.

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