Hamburg Ship Waste Disposal Law.

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law enforces the Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues of 27 November 2000. In particular, the Law aims to reduce the discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the sea, especially illegal discharges, from ships using the port of Hamburg, by improving the availability and use of port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues, thereby enhancing the protection of the marine environment. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Financing of port reception facilities for the disposal of ship-generated waste (II); Inspection, penalties (III); Transitional and final provisions (IV). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.hamburg.de

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Implemented by

Ship-Generated Waste Charge Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Environmental fees/charges, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on responsibilities in the field of waste management.

Legislation | Germany | 1991 (2021)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX