Ministerial Joint Decree No. 3418/07/2002 establishing measures and terms for port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 712, Part II, 11 June 2002, pp. 9209-9216. 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 Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Decree is to adapt the Greek legislative framework to the provisions of EU Directive 2000/59/EC, as regards the protection of the marine environment by reducing the discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the sea. This may be achieved by improving the availability and use of port reception facilities for such waste. The Decree establishes the rules and procedures for waste reception and delivery of cargo residues, handling plans, fees for ship-generated waste according to the provisions of the Directive. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr 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 Amended by Presidential Decree No. 3 amending provisions of the Greek legislative framework as regards maritime safety and prevention of pollution from ships, in compliance with Directive 2002/84/EC. Legislation | Greece | 2004 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX