While the 2001 BOPC is in force internationally, the 1996
HNS Convention, as amended by its 2010 Protocol
(2010 HNS Convention) has not yet attracted the required
number of accessions for its entry into force. Thus, at
present, no international regime is in force to provide
for liability and compensation arising in connection with
the carriage of HNS cargos. This is a matter of concern,
given the potential for coastal pollution, as well as
personal injury and death that may be associated with
an incident involving the carriage of chemicals and other
HNS cargos.