Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Equipment Standards Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Directive entered into force on 1 March 1998. Abstract The purpose of this Directive is to lay down safety standards for seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, in accordance with the Torremolinos Protocol and applies both new and existing vessels. This Directive applies to vessels flying the flag of a Member State and registered in the Community, and to non- member States operating in the internal waters or territorial sea of a Member State, or- landing their catch in the port of a Member State. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Fishing Vessels (Codes of Practice) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 943 of 2017). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards, Social protection, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessel Safety) Rules. Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree No. 1218.38/1/98 introducing the use of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to merchant vessels flying the Greek flag. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Standards, Equipment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 405 on a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, in compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 97/70/EC. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 550 of 1998). Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Fishing Vessel Safety) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 549 of 1998). Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Merchant Shipping (Radio) (Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 3210 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Navigation, Equipment, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act on marine safety. Legislation | Poland | 2011 Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Vessel (Radio Installations) Regulations, 1998. Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 541 implementing Directive 1999/19/EC and 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. Legislation | Italy | 1999 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending the Maritime Code. Legislation | Slovenia | 2006 Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Vessels (EC Directive on Harmonised Safety Regime) Regulations 1999 (No. 2998 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Fishing vessel, International agreement-implementation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishing Vessel (Radio Installations) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 472 of 2002). Legislation | Ireland | 2002 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 660 of 2000 relative to construction, equipment, operation, and inspection of hunting and fishing vessels of 15 meters total length and larger. Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2000) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Equipment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Commission Directive 99/19/EC of 18 March 1999 amending Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Navigation, Equipment, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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