Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Subject

Sea, Water, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Offences/penalties Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone High seas Territorial sea Oil pollution Freshwater pollution Navigation Liability/compensation

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Directive is to incorporate international standards for ship-source pollution into Community law, in order to ensure that persons responsible for discharges are subject to adequate penalties. The aim pursued is the improvement of maritime safety and the enhancement of the protection of the marine environment from pollution caused by ships. This Directive shall apply to discharges of polluting substances into: (a) the internal waters, including ports, of a Member State, in so far as the Marpol regime is applicable; (b) the territorial sea of Member States; (c) straits used for international navigation subject to the regime of transit passage; (d) the exclusive economic zone or equivalent zone of Member States; (e) the high seas. Member States are required to ensure that ship-source discharges of polluting substances are regarded as infringements if committed with intent, recklessly or by serious negligence. Infringements within this meaning shall be subject to effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties, which may include criminal or administrative penalties.

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

Real Decreto Nº 394/2007 - Medidas aplicables a los buques en tránsito que realicen descargas contaminantes en aguas marítimas españolas.

Legislation | Spain | 2007

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi transposant la Directive 2005/35/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 7 septembre 2005 relative à la pollution causée par les navires et à l’introduction de sanctions en cas d’infractions.

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Harbour, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 202 implementing Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | Italy | 2007

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Administration and Marine Safety Law (2002)

Legislation | Latvia | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Institution, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Governance, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Harbour, Hazards, Public health, Protection of environment, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Law (2006)

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 268 on classification, transport and discharge of liquid substances carried in bulk.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Deep sea bed, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Ship-Source Pollution) Regulations 2010 (No. 542 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties

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

Council Framework Decision 2005/667/JHA to strengthen the criminal-law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ship-Source Pollution Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 130 of 2008).

Legislation | Malta | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 267 on oil discharge from ships.

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 121 implementing Directive 2008/99/EC on the protection of the environment through criminal law as well as Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats

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

Law No. 4037 on ship-source pollution, the introduction of penalties for infringements and other provisions, in compliance with Directive 2005/35/EC as amended by Directive 2009/123/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 175 on classification, transport and discharge of liquid substances carried in bulk.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 174 on oil discharge from ships.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Latvian Administrative Violations Code (1984)

Legislation | Latvia | 1984 (2010)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 2009/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX