Paragraphs in "International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation" coded as DEFN
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| Label | Provision |
|---|---|
| Art.2 | Article 2 |
| Art.2.0x | For the purposes of this Convention: |
| Art.2.1 | (1) "Oil" means petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and refined products. |
| Art.2.2 | (2) "Oil pollution incident" means an occurrence or series of occurrences having the same origin, which results or may result in a discharge of oil and which poses or may pose a threat to the marine environment, or to the coastline or related interests of one or more States, and which requires emergency action or other immediate response. |
| Art.2.3 | (3) "Ship" means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the marine environment and includes hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles, and floating craft of any type. |
| Art.2.4 | (4) "Offshore unit" means any fixed or floating offshore installation or structure engaged in gas or oil exploration, exploitation or production activities, or loading or unloading of oil. |
| Art.2.5 | (5) "Sea ports and oil handling facilities" means those facilities which present a risk of an oil pollution incident and includes, inter alia, sea ports, oil terminals, pipelines and other oil handling facilities. |
| Art.2.6 | (6) "Organization" means the International Maritime Organization. |
| Art.2.7 | (7) "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the Organization. |