Law No. 855 ratifying the Convention on the protection of the Mediterranean sea against pollution and the related Protocols for “the prevention of pollution of the Mediterranean sea by dumping from ships and aircrafts “ and “on cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency” and arranging other matters related thereto.

Subject

Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Disasters Effluent waste water/discharge Early warning system/emergency intervention system Hazardous substances International agreement-implementation Oil pollution Pollution control Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The law ratifies the Convention on the protection of the Mediterranean sea against pollution and the related Protocols for “the prevention of pollution of the Mediterranean sea by dumping from ships and aircrafts” and “on cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency”. It adopts all their provisions and the Annexes related thereto. The law, consisting of 9 articles, is composed as follows: ratification (art. 1); permission f

Full text

Greek

Website

www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 1147 ratifying the international Convention on the dumping of wastes and other matter, signed on 1972 and arranging other matters related thereto.

Legislation | Greece | 1981

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, International agreement-implementation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 3022 ratifying the amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution and the amendments to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-based Sources.

Legislation | Greece | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Disasters, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Hazardous substances, International agreement-implementation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Research, Navigation, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Registration, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000542)

Implements treaty

Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Total allowable catch, Prohibited fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Seasons, Sustainable use, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000543)