It is practically certain that this Protocol will never enter into force. Protocol to Amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage , London, 1992. Entered into force on 30 May 1996. 45 Parties by 1 May 1999. The 1969 CLC as amended by the 1992 Protocol thereto is known as the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1992 .
Information is available from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds .
The 1969 CLC does not have its own institutional apparatus, such as a regular Conference of the Parties. Commitments are not regularly reviewed. However, IMO , as depositary organization, shall convene a conference of States Parties if so requested by at least one-third of the Parties. The CLC regime has no system or rules by which scientific and technical knowledge is incorporated into the decision-making process. The Fridtjof Nansen Institute.