Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishing vessel Equipment Standards

Geographical area

European Union Countries

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

Act on marine safety.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

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

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

Maritime Safety Act (2001)

Legislation | Estonia | 2001 (2018)

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

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

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

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

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

Fishing Vessels (EC Directive on Harmonised Safety Regime) Regulations 1999 (No. 2998 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Maritime Code.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2006

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

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