Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)

Regulations

Antarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021

Chapter 3 - Liability arising from Environmental Emergencies

14. Limits of Liability

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(1) The maximum amount, for which each operator may be liable, in respect of each environmental emergency, shall be determined as provided for in Article 9 of Annex 6 to the Protocol, as amended by any Resolution, Decision, Measure or other means.

 

(2) Liability shall not be limited if it is proved that the environmental emergency resulted from an act or omission of the operator, committed with the intent to cause such emergency, or recklessly and with knowledge that such emergency would probably result.