Oil Pollution from Offshore Installations : a Comparative Approach

Offshore oil production is an innovative activity in the Greek territory. The regulatory framework for oil extraction is complex and the contractual relationships linking market players are numerous and inspired by proven contractual frameworks of other legal orders. Through a comparative approach, this book succeeds in answering many of the questions faced by professionals involved in offshore oil drilling.
- To what extent does the new Private Maritime Law Code apply to offshore oil platforms?
- Can international maritime conventions be used to establish civil liability for accidents involving offshore installations?
- What is the standard practice for insuring ships and offshore installations operating in the field of oil extraction?
- What is the most effective way to bring claims for environmental damage?
- How can the civil liability claims of a victim of an environmental disaster be accelerated?
- What room for improvement is there for safety rules for oil and gas drilling?
This book is aimed at legal and professional specialists in the maritime, insurance, environmental and energy sectors, public officials, academics and port officers operating in the wider Mediterranean region.