Presidential Decree No. 55 on the protection of the marine environment. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 58, Part I, 20 March 1998, pp. 1115-1122. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Harbour Hazardous substances Liability/compensation Oil pollution Pollution control Transport/storage High seas 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 Aim of the present Decree is to consolidate, codify and translate into modern Greek (demotic language) the provisions of Law No. 743/1977 as amended and in force. If there is any discrepancy between the text of this Decree and the text of the law, the original text of Law No. 743/1977 shall prevail. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Implements Law No. 743 on the protection of the marine environment and arrangement of other matters related thereto. Legislation | Greece | 1977 Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, High seas Source: FAO, FAOLEX