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Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Ecuador | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Iran | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Jamaica | Yes | No |
| Lithuania | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
| Poland | Yes | No |
| Russian Federation | Yes | No |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | No |
| Singapore | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| Sweden | Yes | No |
| Syria | Yes | No |
| Thailand | Yes | No |
| Tunisia | Yes | No |
| Türkiye | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Australia
08-01-1997
[...] that Australia shall not be bound to apply the provisions of the Convention
in the circumstances specified in Article 30, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a), (b)
and (d) of the Convention.
Bulgaria
14-03-2005
1. Pursuant to article 4, paragraph 2:
The Republic of Bulgaria decides to apply the International Convention on Salvage,
1989, to the Bulgarian warships and ships owned by the State, used for non-commercial
purposes.
2. Pursuant to article 30:
The Republic of Bulgaria reserves the right not to apply the International Convention
on Salvage, 1989:
a) when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved
are of inland navigation;
b) when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and no vessel is involved;
c) when all interested parties are nationals of the Republic of Bulgaria;
d) when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Canada
14-11-1994
Pursuant to Article 30 of the International Convention on Salvage, 1989, the Government
of Canada reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the
property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or
historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
China
30-03-1994
[...] that in accordance with the provisions of article 30, paragraph 1 of the International
Convention on Salvage, 1989, the Government of the People's Republic of China reserves
the right not to apply the provisions of article 30, paragraphs 1(a), (b) and (d)
of the said Convention.
05-06-1997
It reserves the right for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in accordance
with
paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d) of Article 30, not to apply the provisions of the Convention
when:
(a) the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved are
of inland navigation; or
(b) the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved;
or
(c) the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and situated on the sea-bed.
Croatia
10-09-1998
In accordance with paragraph 1(b) and (d) Article 30 of the International Convention
on Salvage, 1989, the Republic of Croatia declares that it reserves the right not
to apply the provisions of the International Convention on Salvage:
- when the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved;
- when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Ecuador
16-02-2005
In accordance with article 30.1(d) of the International Convention on Salvage, 1989,
adopted on 28 April 1989 in London, United Kingdom, at the headquarters of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO), the Government of the Republic of Ecuador reserves the
right not to apply the provisions of the Convention when the property involved is
maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest and
is situated on the sea-bed.
Estonia
31-07-2001
1) Pursuant to Article 4, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Convention the Republic of Estonia
shall apply this Convention to warships and other non-commercial vessels owned or
operated by the State and entitled, at the time of salvage operations, to sovereign
immunity under generally recognized principles of international law;
2) Pursuant to Article 30, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d) of the Convention the Republic
of Estonia reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention:
a) when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved
are of inland navigation;
b) when the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessels is involved:
c) when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Finland
12-01-2007
Pursuant to article 30(1)(d) of the Convention, the Republic of Finland reserves the
right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the property involved is
maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeologial of historic interest and
is situated on the sea-bed.
France
21-12-2001
In ratifying the International Convention on Salvage, established in London on 28
April 1989, the Government of the French Republic reserves the right, under Article
30, paragraph 1(a) and (b) of the Convention, not to apply its provisions when salvage
operations take place in inland waters and all vessels involved are of inland navigation
and when assistance operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved.
In accordance with Article 30, paragraph 1(d) of the convention, the French Government
also reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the said Convention when the
property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or
historic interest and is situated on the seabed.
Germany
08-10-2001
By way of derogation from Article 4(1), the Federal Republic of Germany will also
apply the provision of this Convention, with the exception of Article 21, to vessels
owned or operated by a State which are serving non-commercial purposes and which are
entitled, at the time of salvage operations, to sovereign immunity under generally
recognized principles of international law.
In accordance with Article 30(1)(d), the Federal Republic of Germany reserves the
right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the property involved is
maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest and
is situated on the seabed.
Iran
01-08-1994
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the right not to apply the
provisions of this Convention in the cases mentioned in article 30, paragraphs 1(a),
(b), (c) and (d).
Ireland
06-01-1995
[...] reserve the right of Ireland not to apply the provisions of the Convention specified
in article 30(1)(a) and (b) thereof.
Jamaica
28-11-2013
[...] the Government of Jamaica, in accordance with article 30(1)(d) reserves the
right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the property involved its
maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest and
is situated on the sea-bed.
Lithuania
15-11-1999
In accordance with the paragraph 1(a) and (b) of Article 30 of the said Convention
the Republic of Lituania reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention
when:
1. the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involed are
of inland navigation,
2. the salvage operations take place in inland and no vessel is involved.
Mexico
10-10-1991
The Government of Mexico reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this Convention
in the cases mentioned in article 30, paragraphs 1(a), (b), (c) and (d), pointing
out at the same time that it considers salvage as a voluntary act.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
10-12-1997
The Kingdom of the Netherlands reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this
Convention when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric,
archaeological or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has decided to apply the International Convention on
Salvage, 1989 to its warships or other vessels described in paragraph 1 of article
4 of the Convention under the following terms and conditions: according to article
554 of Book 8, Means of Traffic and Transport, of the Netherlands Civil Code, as amended
by Act of 2 July 1997 amending Book 8 of the Civil Code with regard to salvage and
several other acts, section 2, Assistance, of Title 6 of said Book 8 also applies
to salvage by or of a warship or other non-commercial vessel belonging to, operated
or chartered by the State of the Netherlands or any other State that has declared
the Convention applicable to those ships or vessels.
New Zealand
16-10-2002
The Government of New Zealand, in respect of Article 30(1)(d) of the Convention, reserves
the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention when the property involved
is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest
and is situated on the sea bed; and declares that this accession shall extend to Tokelau.
Norway
03-12-1996
In accordance with Article 30, subparagraph 1(d) of the Convention, the Kingdom of
Norway reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the
property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or
historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Poland
16-12-2005
1) In accordance with Article 4, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Convention the Republic
of Poland shall apply this Convention to warships and other non-commercial vessels
owned or operated by the Republic of Poland;
2) In accordance with Article 30, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d) of the Convention the
Republic of Poland reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention:
(a) when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved
are of inland navigation,
(b) when the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessels is involved,
(c) when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Russian Federation
25-05-1999
The Russian Federation, pursuant to paragraph 1, subparagraph (d) of article 30 of
the International Convention on Salvage, 1989, reserves the right not to apply that
provision in the said Convention, when the property concerned is maritime property
of a cultural character of prehistoric, archaeological or historical significance
and is lying on the seabed.
Saudi Arabia
16-12-1991
1. This instrument of accession does not in any way whatsoever mean the recognition
of Israel; and
2. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reserves its right not to implement the rules of this
instrument of accession to the situations indicated in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and
(d) of article 30 of this instrument.
Singapore
24-07-2020
The Republic of Singapore reserves the right, in accordance with Article 30, paragraphs
1(a), (b) and (d) of the Convention, not to apply the provisions of the Convention:
(a) when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved
are of inland navigation;
(b) when the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved;
or
(d) when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and situated on the sea-bed.
Spain
27-01-2005
In accordance with article 30.1(a), (b) and (d) of the International Convention on
Salvage, 1989, the Kingdom of Spain reserves the right not to apply the provisions
of the Convention:
- when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved
are of inland origin;
- when the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved.
For the purposes of these reservations, the Kingdom of Spain intends that "inland
waters" shall mean exclusively those continental waters that are not in contact with
the waters of the sea and are not used by maritime shipping;
- when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Sweden
19-12-1995
Referring to Article 30 1(d) Sweden reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the Convention when the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
Syria
19-03-2002
The accession to this Convention by the Syrian Arab Republic does not mean in any
way the recognition of Israel nor does it entail any form of collaboration provided
for in the Convention.
Thailand
28-11-2019
[…] pursuant to paragraph (1) (a) of article 30 of the aforesaid Convention, the Kingdom of Thailand reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this Convention when the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved are of inland navigation.
Tunisia
05-05-1999
Tunisia reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the International Convention
on Salvage, 1989:
(a) When the salvage operations are carried out in internal waters and when all the
ships involved are internal navigation ships;
(b) When the salvage operations are carried out in internal waters and no ship is
involved;
(c) When all the parties concerned are Tunisian;
(d) When maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological or historic interest
lying on the seabed is involved.
Türkiye
27-06-2014
The Republic of Turkey reserves the right not to apply the provisions of this Convention in the situations mentioned in Article 30 of the International Convention on Salvage, 1989.
Ukraine
15-06-2017
In accordance with article 30 of this Convention, Ukraine reserves the right not to
apply the provisions of this Convention when:
(a) the salvage operation takes place in inland waters of Ukraine and all vessels
involved are of inland navigation;
(b) the salvage operations take place in inland waters of Ukraine and no vessel is
involved;
(c) all interested parties are nationals of Ukraine;
(d) the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.
United Kingdom
29-09-1994
In accordance with the provisions of article 30, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (d) of the
Convention, the United Kingdom reserves the right not to apply the provisions of the
Convention when:
(i) the salvage operation takes place in inland waters and all vessels involved are
of inland navigation; or
(ii) the salvage operations take place in inland waters and no vessel is involved;
or
(iii) the property involved is maritime cultural property of prehistoric, archaeological
or historic interest and is situated on the sea-bed.