Bunker Convention 2001 - Liability Scope
Bunker Convention 2001 coverage - compulsory insurance for fuel-oil spill compensation for ships > 1,000 GT.
Requirement
Insurance required + Blue Card
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$GT > 1000 \Rightarrow \text{Bunker insurance}$$
Applies to non-tanker ships (tankers fall under CLC for fuel oil). LLMC 1996 limits apply for liability cap. Blue Card issued by P&I club evidences insurance.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $GT$ | Gross tonnage | - | tonnage cert |
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