Definition(s)
Oil Pollution Incident
“Oil pollution incident” means an occurrence or series of occurrences having the same origin, which results or may result in a discharge of oil and which poses or may pose a threat to the marine environment, or to the coastline or related interests of one or more States, and which requires emergency action or other immediate response.
Source: International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990. Legislation