Activities of Peter van DALEN related to 2019/2158(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The impact on the fishing sector of offshore windfarms and other renewable energy systems (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore wind farms and other renewable energy systems
Amendments (12)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the Northern Seas (North Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic) account for more than 85 % of all offshore wind capacity in EU27 waters;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas fisheries have a relatively small impact on the GDP, whereas it is of utmost importance for fishing communities in many Member States;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas additional research is needed on the marine environment and fisheries resources effects caused by OWFs and other offshore renewable energy systems;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas monitoring and empirical analysis of fishing practices before, during and after the construction of OWFs is important to create better understanding on co-existence;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
I c. whereas foundations of offshore renewable energy devices might attract marine life and coud have an artificial reef effect;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
I d. whereas the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) recommends avoiding fishing activities at a minimum distance of 0,25 nautical miles (463 meters) either side of a submarine cable to minimise risks;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. States that it remains the competence of a Member State to decide about the national energy mix and technologies;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Takes note that in the Communication of the Commission on the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 "... The EU will prioritise solutions such as ocean energy, offshore wind, which also allows for fish stock regeneration …" the possibility for a combination of OWFs and protected areas is considered;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recognises the potential for aqua- and algaculture as well as for passive fishing within OWFs, however stresses that more research is necessary to assess the ecological impact;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Emphasis that financial arrangements should be in place to cover long term risks arising from abandoned offshore infrastructure which might be removed so that fishing may safely return;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Stresses that any sub-seabed infrastructure left in-situ should be subject to appropriate monitoring;