Liability for Oil Pollution

Liability for oil pollution refers to legal responsibility for damages caused by oil spills in bodies of water. The responsible parties, such as ship owners or companies, can be held financially accountable for cleaning up the spill and compensating those harmed, like local communities or fishermen. International laws, like the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, set limits on how much they can be liable for, ensuring a structured process for addressing environmental harm while encouraging safety and prevention measures.