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Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 131, 28 May 2009, pp. 11-23.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Inspection Non-governmental entity
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation sets out measures to be followed by organizations entrusted with the inspection, survey and certification of ships for compliance with the international conventions on safety at sea and prevention of marine pollution, namely the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1 November 1974 (SOLAS 74) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 2 November 1973 (MARPOL). The Annex specifies the requirements to be met by the organizations above-mentioned in order to enjoy or continue to enjoy European Community recognition.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Implemented by

European Communities (Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 275 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Inspection, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 788/2014 laying down detailed rules for the imposition of fines and periodic penalty payments and the withdrawal of recognition of ship inspection and survey organisations pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Non-governmental entity, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX