Common use of Safety and the Environment Clause in Contracts

Safety and the Environment. In the event of any spillage (which for the purpose of this Clause shall mean any leakage, escape, or overflow of the Marine Fuels) causing or likely to cause pollution occurring at any stage of the bunkering operation, the Buyer or the Seller shall jointly, and regardless as to whether the Buyer or the Seller is responsible, immediately take such action as is necessary to effect clean up and which shall always be conducted in accordance with such local laws and regulations which may compulsorily apply.