IOPC Funds

The October 2026 sessions of the IOPC Funds governing bodies have concluded. Delegates discussed geopolitical developments, HNS preparations and active incidents. Record of Decisions: documentservices.iopcfunds.o… #IOPCFunds

A special thanks to our interpreters working in Spanish, French and English throughout this week's governing bodies sessions. Their skill, professionalism and ability to work in real time help make discussions accessible across the IOPC Funds' three working languages #IOPCFunds

Day 3 of the October 2026 governing bodies sessions continued with the Assembly adopting the 2026 budget, and Member States electing six Audit Body members for the next three years. Thank you to delegates for their continued engagement. #IOPCFunds #Governance

Yesterday, delegates discussed the potential impact of geopolitical developments on the international compensation regime, received updates on the HNS Convention, considered investment, audit and advisory body reports, and elected members of the Joint Audit Body. #IOPCFunds

One of the key moments of Day 2 was the reappointment of Gaute Sivertsen for a second term as Director of the IOPC Funds. As he completes his first five-year term, Member States reaffirmed their confidence in his leadership and vision for the organisation's future. #IOPCFunds

The October 2026 sessions of the IOPC Funds governing bodies got underway today. Member States received updates from the Secretariat on key governance matters and ongoing incidents. #IOPCFunds #Maritime

The IOPC Funds welcomed 21 delegates from 17 Member States to its annual Induction Course in London on 19 October, ahead of the sessions of its governing bodies from 20 to 23 October. iopcfunds.org/5lzk Hashtags: #IOPCFunds #Maritime #OilPollution

The IOPC Funds’ governing bodies are underway in London. Following confirmation of a quorum, the Chairs opened the 31st 1992 Fund Assembly, 87th Executive Committee and 23rd Supplementary Fund Assembly. #IOPCFunds #Governance

The Director was pleased to welcome delegates to a pre-meeting breakfast reception in London ahead of the IOPC Funds’ governing bodies meeting, taking place from 20–23 October 2026. #IOPCFunds #Governance

Preparations for the 2010 #HNSConvention continue. Head of HNS Gillian Grant addressed liquid gas industry leaders at the WLGA Member Engagement Day on what LPG receivers can expect when the Convention enters into force. Read more: iopcfunds.org/atdu #HNSConvention

The IOPC Funds participated in Oil Spill India in New Delhi on 6–7 October 2026, sharing developments in oil pollution compensation and the 2010 HNS Convention. iopcfunds.org/183e #IOPCFunds #OilSpillResponse

The IOPC Funds participated in a high-level meeting marking the 50th anniversary of @REMPECPage in Malta this week. We look forward to continuing to work together to support States and promote effective implementation of key maritime conventions. iopcfunds.org/fjkj

Several days on from #SpillAsia2026, we thank the organisers and participants for a successful event. The IOPC Funds was proud to contribute, with Gaute Sivertsen and Gillian Grant speaking on the international compensation regime. iopcfunds.org/n1jx

🌍 On #WorldMaritimeDay, we celebrate the global maritime community and the international partnerships that help keep shipping moving safely and responsibly. #IOPCFunds #Maritime #OilPollution

📍 Singapore The IOPC Funds is attending #SpillAsia. 🎤 23 Sept: Gillian Grant on why the 2010 HNS Convention matters to incident response. 🎤 25 Sept: Gaute Sivertsen on sanctions, the "Dark Fleet" and impacts on oil spill response and compensation. #IOPCFunds #HNSConvention

The IOPC Funds participated in the @IMOHQ R&D Forum from 21-22 Sept in Singapore. Gillian Grant joined discussions on spills involving alternative marine fuels and chaired a panel on their impact on managing HNS incidents after the response phase. #IOPCFunds #HNSConvention

IOPC Funds’ Director, Gaute Sivertsen was pleased to return to @ITLOS_TIDM this week to deliver a lecture to participants of the 2026 Summer Academy organised by the International Foundation for the Law of the Sea (IFLOS). Read more: iopcfunds.org/43yh

This week, the IOPC Funds participated remotely in the first joint Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations in Latin America (DAMLA), hosted by Guatemala, organised by @IMOHQ and bringing together @ROCRAM14 and @cocatram. iopcfunds.org/zanb

Somalia has recently deposited instruments of accession to the 1992 Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 Fund Convention with the International Maritime Organization and will become the 124th Member State of the 1992 Fund in June 2027. With the longest coastline on mainland Africa, and located along major international shipping routes, Somalia remains at risk of oil pollution from passing tankers. The IOPC Funds therefore welcomes Somalia to the 1992 Fund, noting the importance of the financial protection that the international liability and compensation regime provides to those affected by oil pollution incidents. Somalia also deposited instruments of accession to 12 other key IMO treaties, further strengthening the State’s national maritime legal framework. #Maritime #EnvironmentalProtection #OilPollution

Yesterday the IOPC Funds’ Secretariat undertook an interactive HNS training session delivered by experienced technical advisers from @ITOPF_Ltd . The session, which included staff from all departments, consisted of presentations and a tabletop exercise focusing on a theoretical incident involving hazardous and noxious substances. Following the recent confirmation that the 2010 HNS Convention will enter into force in November 2027, the IOPC Funds’ Secretariat is increasing its efforts to prepare for both the first session of the HNS Fund Assembly and the establishment of a fully functioning HNS Fund. Training, such as that delivered by ITOPF, is vital to those preparations. Thank you to the ITOPF team! iopcfunds.org/aoot #workingtogether #HNS #Maritime