Abstract
This master thesis aims to discuss the issue of State liability for marine pollution incidents related to places of refuge for ships in distress. Questions regarding the right of the vessel to access a place of refuge, and the prerequisites to do so according to the customary and conventional international maritime law will be addressed as well. Moreover, this paper focuses on whether a State can be liable for sea pollution due to its negligent reaction to incidents related to places of refuge, both vis-à-vis other States and individuals.