First published Oct 28, 2026, 4:07:20 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 4:07:20 PM UTC

Falklands approves bill on oil pollution emergencies in relation to offshore installations, and responsibilities

The Falkland Islands Executive Council approved regulations amending the 2019 OPRC Regulations. The amendments provide for oil pollution emergency plans for offshore installations and require reporting of oil discharged into the sea.

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The regulations set out emergency-planning and oil-incident reporting requirements for offshore installations.

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