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Act on marine equipment.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2017 Pos. 32
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Pollution control Marine pollution
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 6 January 2017.
Abstract

The objective of this Act is to enhance safety at sea and to prevent marine pollution through the uniform application of the relevant international instruments relating to marine equipment to be used on ships. The present Act lays down rules for assessment of the compliance with requirements for marine equipment and for the control of marine equipment. These provisions apply to marine equipment that is placed or to be placed on European Union ships. The Act does not apply to naval vessels, border guards, police and customs service.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX