Civil Liability Certificates

Under the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001, all ships over 1000GT entering or leaving a UK port are now required to maintain compulsory insurance against liability for bunker oil pollution damage.

******Please see the new explanatory notes below for the new policy regarding
electronic certifcates and changes to the courier service fee.******

Further information and guidance on how to apply can be found in the documents below.

MGN 376 - Oil Pollution: Liability and Compulsory Insurance for Bunker Oil

MSF 3233 - CLC application form (FOR BOTH BUNKER AND TANKER CERTIFICATION)

Explanatory notes (updated May 2009)

Civil Liability Team
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)23 8032 9110
Fax:+44 (0)23 8032 9447
Email: clc@mcga.gov.uk