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Marine Protection Act (No. 929 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
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
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2009.
Abstract

The Act applies to marine areas and its purpose is to protect and restrict it from marine pollution. It sets regulations for vessels, vehicles, platforms and the likes operating in Danish maritime areas. These must comply with restricted regulations on their machinery and equipment which may eventually pollute the sea. Certain maritime zones are subject to restrictions in regards to pollution from oil, hazardous substances, sewage and waterwaste, waste dumping at sea etc.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | European Union | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Council Directive 94/57/EC on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organizations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Marine pollution, Inspection, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX