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Order No. 33 on planning for emergency areas.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Protected area Navigation Early warning system
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 24 January 2011.
Abstract

This Order shall set regulations on the designation of refuge and emergency areas in Danish sea waters. The purpose of this Order is to ensure that ships in need of assistance can use these areas in order to eliminate risks of pollution in the marine environment, as well as for navigation safety.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 1136 amending Order on planning for emergency areas.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Protected area, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX