Abstract
The Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has ignited unprecedented global attention and debate on and global review of the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing international regimes governing offshore operations; particularly, accidental pollution prevention, preparedness, and response mechanisms. This article looks at these developments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 335-362 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Ocean Development and International Law |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Accidental oil pollution prevention
- Contingency planning
- Offshore exploration and production
- Preparedness and response