Art.2 |
Article II |
Art.2.0x |
For the purposes of the present Convention: |
Art.2.1 |
1. "maritime casualty" means a collision of ships, stranding or other incident of navigation, or other occurrence on board a ship or external to it resulting in material damage or imminent threat of material damage to a ship or cargo; |
Art.2.2 |
2. "ship" means: |
Art.2.2.a |
(a) any sea-going vessel of any type whatsoever, and |
Art.2.2.b |
(b) any floating craft, with the exception of an installation or device engaged in the exploration and exploitation of the resources of the sea-bed and the ocean floor and the subsoil thereof; |
Art.2.3 |
3. "oil" means crude oil, fuel oil, diesel oil and lubricating oil; |
Art.2.4 |
4. "related interests" means the interests of a coastal State directly affected or threatened by the maritime casualty, such as: |
Art.2.4.a |
(a) maritime coastal, port or estuarine activities, including fisheries activities, constituting an essential means of livelihood of the persons concerned; |
Art.2.4.b |
(b) tourist attractions of the area concerned; |
Art.2.4.c |
(c) the health of the coastal population and the well-being of the area concerned, including conservation of living marine resources and of wildlife; |
Art.2.5 |
5. "Organization" means the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization. |