Wreck removal convention comes into force

Concern for the environment supports adequate wreck removal provisions (yeowatzup-flikr)

The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 came into force recently placing strict liability on owners including provision of financial security and providing State Parties with extra rights.

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