1. Recent publications & submissions
The Law of the Sea Convention IS fit for purpose!!!
20 October 2021 – ACOPS written evidence in response to the UK Parliament’s enquiry on UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century? Referenced as UNC0017
All other responses are also available here.
2. 2019 Reports
Published for comments on 24 November 2019
Content for this report available in the IMO section
Published in June 2019 –
Context for this report available in the activity section
Published in June 2019 –
Context for this report available in the activity section
3. Oil Pollution Surveys (2002-2017)
ACOPS has been engaged with an annual survey of pollution of the coast of the United Kingdom for 40 years, under a contract with the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency. The surveys include reported discharges attributed to vessels and offshore oil and gas installations operating in the UK Pollution Control Zone.
The last 15 years are made available below. Please contact us if you would like a copy of the earlier reports: