Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port State control.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive implements within the European Community a port State control system. It sets out common criteria for control of ships by the port State and lays down harmonized procedures on inspection and detention. The aim is to increase compliance with international and relevant European Union legislation on maritime safety, maritime security and protection of the marine environment.

Full text

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References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Implemented by

Legislative Decree No. 53 implementing Directive 2009/16/EC concerning international legislation on maritime safety, sea pollution prevention and conditions on board of vessels navigating in waters under the jurisdiction of Member States.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Marine Protection Act (No. 1275 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 428/2010 implementing Article 14 of Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards expanded inspections of ships.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 2601 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Inspection, Harbour, Enforcement/compliance

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

Real Decreto Nº 1737/2010 - Reglamento por el que se regulan las inspecciones de buques extranjeros en puertos españoles.

Legislation | Spain | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Harbour, Waste disposal, Oil pollution, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Port State Control) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 656 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

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

Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Safety at sea Act (No. 72 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010 (2014)

Keyword: Inspection, Navigation, Pollution control, Harbour, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Port Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2012)

Keyword: Harbour, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree on Inspecting Foreign Ships in Finland (No. 1241 of 2010).

Legislation | Finland | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Decision (EU) 2016/381 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the Port State Control Committee of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Enforcement/compliance, International organization, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 706 validating the Regulation on Naval Agency.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2018

Keyword: Institution, Navigation, Inland waters, Transport/storage, Registration, Certification, Consumer protection, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Maritime Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 476 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Monitoring, Pollution control, Navigation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1164 of 2010 on Procedures for Port State Control

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Procedural matters, Hazards, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Standards

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

Amended by

Directive 2013/38/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/16/EC on port State control.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, Recycling/reuse, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Marine pollution, International relations/cooperation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2023

Keyword: Bioenergy, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy, Pollution control, Emissions, Marine area, Biofuel, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Harbour, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Transport/storage, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX