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V.U.2 CONVENTION ON THE LIABILITY OF OPERATORS OF NUCLEAR SHIPS
(4,248 words)

Concluded at Brussels, 25 May 1962

Not yet in force

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The contracting Parties,

Having recognized the desirability of determining by agreement certain uniform rules concerning the liability of operators of nuclear ships,

Have decided to conclude a Convention for this purpose, and thereto agreed as follows:

Article I

For the purpose of this Convention:

1
“Nuclear ship” means any ship equipped with a nuclear power plant.
2
“Licensing State” means the Contracting State which operates or which…

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“V.U.2 CONVENTION ON THE LIABILITY OF OPERATORS OF NUCLEAR SHIPS”, in: International Law & World Order: Weston's & Carlson's Basic Documents, Weston & Carlson. Consulted online on 26 March 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2211-4394_rwilwo_SIM_033108>
First published online: 2015
First print edition: 20150929



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