Council Directive 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control).

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Maritime zone Harbour Inspection Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Directive came into force on 27 July 1995.

Abstract

The purpose of this Directive is to help drastically to reduce substandard shipping in the waters under the jurisdiction of Member States by increasing compliance with international and relevant Community legislation on, inter alia, maritime safety and protection of the marine environment. The Directive provides for the establishment of common criteria for control of ships by the port State and harmonization of procedures on inspection and detention, in compliance with the international agreements listed out in article 2. As regards the application scope, this Directive applies to any ship, and its crew, calling at a port of a Member State or at an off-shore installation, or anchored off such a port or such an installation. Member States shall appoint or designate appropriate authorities for the inspection of ships (art. 4). On completion of inspections, reports shall be prepared as per article 8. The following seven Annexes are attached: (I) Ships to be considered for priority inspection; (II) List of certificates and documents; (III) Examples of “clear grounds” for a more detailed inspection; (IV) Procedures for the control of ships; (V) Expanded inspection; (VI) Criteria for detention of a ship; (VII) Minimum criteria for inspectors.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Protection Act (No. 1073 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2008)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Environmental standards, Protection of habitats, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Biofuel, Coastal zone management, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International agreement-implementation, Oil pollution, Organic waste, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Transboundary effects

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (No. 929 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Basic legislation, Protected area, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Management/conservation, Oil pollution, Waste non-domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 88 concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of Greece, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control), in compliance with Council Directive 95/21/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Règlement grand-ducal portant application de la directive du Conseil nº 95/21/CE du 19 juin 1995, concernant l'application aux navires faisant escale dans les ports de la Communauté ou dans les eaux relevant de la juridiction des Etats membres, des normes internationales relatives à la sécurité maritime, à la prévention de la pollution et aux conditions de vie et de travail à bord des navires.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 1997

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 432 implementing Council Directive 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control), as amended by Directives 98/25/CE, 98/42/CE and 99/97/CE.

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Harbour, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 145 of 1998).

Legislation | Ireland | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 213 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

Keyword: Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Safety at sea Act (No. 654 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Inspection, Navigation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping Act (Gibraltar 1935).

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1935 (2016)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, Harbour, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Royalties/fees, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2001/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 95/21/EC concerning the enforcement, in respect of shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control).

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port State control.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Commission of the European Communities, applicant, v. French Republic, respondent

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, France | Jun 22, 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution

Source: UNEP, InforMEA