Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on Environmental Liability with regard to the Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage (5.393)

This circular explains the main features of Directive 2004/35/CE on environmental liability, including when it applies, how it interacts with international liability regimes, and what operators must do if damage occurs or is threatened.

London P&I also outlines the directive’s approach to remediation, exemptions, liability limitation, and the absence of compulsory insurance requirements.