Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1996
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 46, 17 February 1997, pp. 25-56

Subject: Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword: Marine pollution Pollution control Certification Inspection
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Directive came into force on 17 February 1997.

Abstract: The aim of this Directive shall be to enhance safety at sea and the prevention of marine pollution. It pursues the uniform application of the relevant international instruments relating to equipment listed in Annex A to be placed on board ships for which safety certificates are issued by or on behalf of Member States. The provisions hereby established shall apply to new Community ships and to existing ships under the circumstances referred to in article 3. On the other side, they shall not apply to equipment which on the date of the entry into force of this Directive has already been placed on board a ship. Article 10 indicates the different types of conformity procedures to be carried out. Details of such procedures are listed in Annex B. Equipment referred to in Annex A.1 which complies with the relevant international instruments and is manufactured in accordance with the conformity assessment procedures shall have the mark affixed to it by the manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the Community (art. 11).
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Conformity Assessment of Marine Equipment Regulations, 2009 (L.N. 241 of 2009).

Legislation | Malta | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on marine safety.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden FOM/188/2010 - Actualiza el Real Decreto Nº 809/1999, sobre requisitos que deben reunir los equipos marinos destinados a ser embarcados en los buques.

Legislation | Spain | 2010

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine pollution, Navigation, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 347 regarding marine equipment, in compliance with Council Directive 96/98/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations, 2004 (Legal Notice 155 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on marine equipment (No. 925 of 1998).

Legislation | Finland | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Harbour, Fishing vessel, Liability/compensation, Coastal zone management, Procedural matters, Governance, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Certification, Public health, Education, Hazards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX