ServicesPollution
Omur Marine has got the highest numbers of instructions, if not the highest, in pollution cases which gives a unique experience in this field as we act on behalf of different interests in separate cases such as criminalization of seaman which is becoming a serious issue in the cases of this kind.
We have attended on many pollution cases throughout the Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterrenan. An understanding of the means required for the clean-up operation according to the type of pollutant and extent of pollution, the geographical conditions, the capabilities and pricing practices of local anti-pollution contractors and experience in dealing with local authorities have all proved invaluable in minimising the costs of such cases.
Generally our involvement in pollution cases includes:
- Attending on site as soon as possible after incident to assess extent of pollution
- Providing input on choice of anti-pollution contractors, including their equipment and capabilities
- Monitoring clean-up operations, assessing necessity of means used and recording resources
- Dealing with local authorities and potential claimants
- Monitoring local press coverage
Kindly be advised that we have established very firm relations with the Ministry of Environment and we are particularly invited to the administrative demonstrations. Last but not least, we have obtained successful results where judgments set precedent especially in complex criminal aspects of the matters.