Marine pollution risk assessment for the Pacific Islands region. Volume 1: main report; Volume 2: Appendices

Abstract

Pacific Island States are highly dependent on the maritime sector for the transportation of goods and people. With shipping there is the associated potential of pollution from incidents such as groundings, collisions or accidental discharges during cargo handling. The South Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is addressing shipping related marine pollution through the implementation of its Pacific Ocean Pollution Prevention Programme (PACPOL). Figure 2.1 and Table 3.1 show the countries and territories participating in PACPOL and are collectively referred to in this document as the Pacific Islands region.