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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Text of International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea


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[Text of International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by SeaU.K.
The States parties to the present Convention,
Conscious of the dangers posed by the world-wide carriage by sea of hazardous and noxious substances,
Convinced of the need to ensure that adequate, prompt and effective compensation is available to persons who suffer damage caused by incidents in connection with the carriage by sea of such substances,
Desiring to adopt uniform international rules and procedures for determining questions of liability and compensation in respect of such damage,
Considering that the economic consequences of damage caused by the carriage by sea of hazardous and noxious substances should be shared by the shipping industry and the cargo interests involved,
Have agreed as follows:]
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