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A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area of marine environment that needs special protection through action by the IMO becaouse of its signifcance for recognized ecological, socio-economic, or scientific attributes where such attributes may be vilnerable to damage by international shipping activities.

At the time of designation of a PSSA, an Associated Protective Measure (APM), which meets the requirements of the appropriate legal instrument establishing such measure, must have been approved or adopted by IMO to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the threat or identified vulnerability.

IMO is the only international body responsible for assessing proposals for and designating areas as PSSAs and adopting measures applicable to international shipping.

Product Details

Published: 2007 ISBN(s): 9789280114805 Number of Pages: 150 File Size: 1 file , 3.4 MB Product Code(s): K545E