Marine Pollution

Any detrimental alteration of the marine environment caused by the intentional or accidental release of dangerous or toxic substances, such as industrial, commercial and urban waste water. (Source: GEMET/ GREMESa)

Related jurisprudence

R J Tilbury & Sons (Devon) Ltd T/a East Devon Shellfish (Claimant/Appellant) – and – (1) Alegrete Shipping Co Inc (Owners of the Ship “Sea Empress”) (2) Assuranceforeningen Skuld (Gjensidig) (Plaintiffs) – and – The International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1971 (First Defendant and Respondent) (2) The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Second Defendant) (3) all other persons claiming or being entitled to claim compensation and/or damages by reason of, or arising out of, the grounding of the ship “Sea Empress” (Third Defendant)

United Kingdom