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.

Subject

Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Institution

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Directive came into force on 29 November 2002.

Abstract

The aim pursued by this Directive is to improve the implementation of Community legislation in force relating to maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships. The objective shall be attained, on the one hand, by making reference to the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships which has been established under Regulation (EC) No. 2099/2002. On the other hand, this Directive lays down amendments to certain Directives regarding the prevention of pollution at sea.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 2099/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS) and amending the Regulations on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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 | 1995

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 94/57/EC on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organizations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Marine pollution, Inspection, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 93/75/EEC concerning minimum requirements for vessels bound for or leaving Community ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Government Ordinance no. 66/2007 on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2007

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 3 amending provisions of the Greek legislative framework as regards maritime safety and prevention of pollution from ships, in compliance with Directive 2002/84/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 455 of 2002 on Procedures for Reception of Ship-generated Waste and Polluted Water and for Development of a Ship-generated Waste Handling Plan

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Navigation, Waste non-domestic sources, Water quality standards, Waste management, Marine area, Policy/planning, Environmental standards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Procedural matters, Standards, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 339 of 2012 on Port Formalities

Legislation | Latvia | 2012

Keyword: Harbour, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 895 of 2005 on Certification of Seafarers

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Governance, Procedural matters, Navigation, Certification, Education, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 143 of 2006 on Safe Loading of Bulk Carriers

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2009)

Keyword: Public health, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ports Act (2009)

Legislation | Estonia | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Protection of environment, Maritime zone, Governance, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Water quality standards, Coastal zone management, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX