Upcoming events

On 5 March, the IOPC Funds launched the latest module in its webinar series, entitled ‘The HNS Convention: Why it is Needed Now’, delivering the first session focused on ‘Understanding the Convention’

HNS Project Manager, Gillian Grant, delivered a concise 15-minute presentation that provided a general overview of the HNS Convention, including its status and the types of damage and claims it covers. Her presentation also covered importance of the Convention and the IOPC Funds’ role in the lead up to its entry into force.

The webinar series, delivered in English only, is open to any interested party, and participants can opt to attend either the full series or only those webinars of particular interest to them. The series covers everything from a basic understanding of the Conventions to the financing of the system, the types of claims arising from tanker incidents and the claims submission process. Each webinar consists of a short 15‐minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. To accommodate participants from different time zones, each session is conducted at two separate times – 10:00AM UK time and 4:00PM UK time.

The last session in the IOPC Funds’ webinar series will focus on ‘Reporting Requirements and Contributions under the HNS Convention’ and will take place on 28 May 2025. It will highlight how the HNS Fund will be financed, and the importance of proper HNS cargo reporting. To register for the next event, please complete the online registration form, and select your preferred time slot.

The annual IOPC Funds Annual Academy will take place from Monday, 9 June to Friday, 13 June 2025 at the IOPC Funds headquarters in London.

The week-long programme will cover all aspects of the work of the IOPC Funds and will include practical exercises involving a theoretical incident and the subsequent claims submission process.  The Annual Academy, which is supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Group of P&I Associations, INTERTANKO and ITOPF, will also offer participants the opportunity to understand the relationships and common objectives of those stakeholders which are particularly important in tanker incidents where the 1992 Civil Liability and Fund Conventions apply.

The deadline for nominations for this year’s event has now passed and no further participants will be accepted.

The next regular meeting of the IOPC Funds governing bodies will take place during the week commencing 20 October 2025. A circular containing the invitation and provisional agenda will be issued nearer the time. Further information can be found here.