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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reported that the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS 2010 Convention) will enter into force on November 29, 2027. The measure represents a significant advance for the global maritime liability system, in a context marked by the growing transport of chemicals, alternative fuels, and other dangerous goods by sea.
The convention expands international protection against damage caused by more than 2,000 harmful substances transported by sea, including chemicals, hydrocarbons, acids, fertilizers, alcohols, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Furthermore, it establishes strict liability for shipowners, the obligation to have insurance or financial guarantees, and the creation of an HNS Fund financed by the receivers of these cargoes to supplement compensation when necessary.
The entry into force of this instrument will strengthen legal certainty, environmental protection, and risk management in international maritime transport. Likewise, it will contribute to greater confidence in port and logistics operations, guaranteeing more efficient compensation mechanisms in the event of incidents affecting people, infrastructure, goods, or ecosystems linked to global maritime trade.
Source: Mundo Marítimo
