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Presidential Decree No. 49 implementing Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 66, Part I, 11 March 2005, pp. 767-776.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Hazards Hazardous substances Access-to-information Inspection Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree shall enter into force as from 5 February 2004, except for the provisions of article 27 (sanctions) which shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is to adopt the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of Directive 2002/59/EC establishing in the European Community a vessel traffic monitoring and information system with a view to enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic, improving the response of authorities to incidents, accidents or potentially dangerous situations at sea, including search and rescue operations, and contributing to a better prevention and detection of pollution by ships. The Decree adopts all provisions of the Directive and the five Annexes connected thereto. The Merchant Marine Ministry, which is the competent authority for the provisions of the present Decree, has the obligation to report to the Commission by 5 February 2007 on the progress in implementing this Directive and, in particular, the provisions of articles 9, 10, 18, 20, 22, 23 and 25. By 31 December 2009 must report to the Commission on the full implementation of the Directive. Without prejudice to article 13, paragraph 3 to this Decree, sanctions for the breach of national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive shall be applied, in compliance with article 45 of Legislative Decree No. 187/1973, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 380/2001.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

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

Repeals

Presidential Order No. 346 on reports of vessels bound for or leaving national ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods.

Legislation | Greece | 1994

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 17 amending Presidential Decree No. 49 “implementing Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system”, in accordance with Commission Directive 2009/17/EU.

Legislation | Greece | 2011

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 78 amending Presidential Decree No. 49 “implementing Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system”, in accordance with Commission Directive 2011/15/EU.

Legislation | Greece | 2012

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX