Legislative Decree No. 165 implementing Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector and amending Directives 1999/35/EC and 2002/59/EC.

Subject

Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Hazards Inspection

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Legislative Decree enters into force on 21 October 2011.

Abstract

With a view to improving maritime safety and preventing pollution by ships, this Legislative Decree sets out the procedures and methods for safety investigations and proper analysis of marine casualties and incidents in order to determine their causes, and ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of safety investigations and proposals for remedial action. These provisions apply to ships flying the flag of Italy and to incidents in territorial waters.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector and amending Council Directive 1999/35/EC and Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX