Cabinet Regulation No. 1171 of 2010 on Procedures for Using Latvian Waters and Navigation Regime Therein

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Maritime zone Navigation Hazards Harbour International relations/cooperation Survey/mapping Marine area Territorial sea

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the procedures for utilisation of Latvian waters, navigation regime therein, also the territories where diving is prohibited and restricted. It applies to ships, except warships located in Latvian waters. The Regulation further lays down restrictions of the navigation regime and provision of notification; measures in the event of bad weather; measures in the event of risks posed by the presence of ice; measures relating to marine casualties or incidents; radio communications and notification of marine safety information; transmission of information concerning certain ships; cargo, passenger and supply operations of ships; provision of places of refuge for ships in need of assistance; co-ordination of research and retrieval of ship wrecks and other activities to be performed in Latvian waters; territories where diving is restricted and prohibited; and traffic and safety.

Full text

English

Website

www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Institution, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Governance, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Harbour, Hazards, Public health, Protection of environment, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2009/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2002/59/EC establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2011/15/EU amending Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Environment Protection and Management Law (2010)

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, International relations/cooperation, Procedural matters, Survey/mapping, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX