BETA

Subject "3.70.05 Marine and coastal pollution, pollution from ships, oil pollution"

Dossiers (130)

Setting the course for a sustainable blue planet - EU’s International Ocean Governance agenda. Accompanying document
Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil'. Towards a monitoring and outlook framework for the zero pollution ambition. Accompanying document
Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil'. Digital Solutions for Zero Pollution. Accompanying document
EU strategy for the Baltic Sea region - Revised Action plan
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy – Atlantic action plan 2.0. An updated action plan for a sustainable, resilient and competitive blue economy in the European Union Atlantic area. Accompanying document
Setting the course for a sustainable blue planet - EU’s International Ocean Governance agenda
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention): decision amending OSPAR decision 98/3 on the disposal of disused offshore installations. EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (the 'Barcelona Convention'): adoption of a Regional Plan on Agriculture Management, a Regional Plan on Aquaculture Management, a Regional Plan on Urban Stormwater Management, in the framework of Article 15 of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources; adoption of amendments to Annexes II and III to the Protocol concerning Special Protected Areas and Biological Diversity. EU position
Maritime safety: at the heart of clean and modern shipping
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic: amendments to the Decision on delineation and the Recommendation on the management of the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin Marine Protected Area (NACES MPA). EU position
Implementation of the Western Mediterranean initiative. Report
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to adopt Regional Plans in the framework of Article 15 of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources (the ‘LBS Protocol’) on Urban Wastewater Treatment and Sewage Sludge Management. EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to adopt the amendments to the Regional Plan on Marine Litter Management in the Mediterranean in the framework of Article 15 of the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources (the ‘LBS Protocol’). EU position
International Maritime Organization: amendments to the Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification. EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to designate the Mediterranean Sea, as a whole, as an emission control area for sulphur oxides (MED SOx ECA) pursuant to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention). EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to amend the Annexes to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf and the Seabed and its Subsoil (Offshore Protocol). EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to amend Annexes I, II and IV to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources and Activities (LBS Protocol). EU position
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): decision to amend the Annex to the Protocol for the Prevention and Elimination of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft or Incineration at Sea (Dumping Protocol). EU position
Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (‘Helsinki Convention’): recommendation for amending Annex III Part II. EU position
Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil'
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic: decision on delineation and a recommendation on the management of the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Seamount Marine Protected Area (NACES MPA). EU position
New approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU - Transforming the EU's blue economy for a sustainable future
International Maritime Organization: adoption of amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, the International Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers, the International Code for Fire Safety Systems and the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships. EU position
International Maritime Organization: approval of a MSC-MEPC.5 circular on a Model Agreement for the authorisation of Recognised Organisations acting on behalf of the Administration. EU position
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy – Atlantic action plan 2.0. An updated action plan for a sustainable, resilient and competitive blue economy in the European Union Atlantic area
Convention for the protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention): integration of Macaronesia in the OSPAR maritime area. EU position
International Maritime Organization (IMO): amendments to Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, amendments to Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ship Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels. EU position
International Maritime Organization (IMO): amendments on the use and fitting of retro-reflective materials on Life-Saving Appliances, Procedures for Port State Control, 2017 and the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). EU position
Second Ministerial Meeting of the Bonn Agreement: Bonn Agreement Strategic Action Plan (BASAP) 2019–2025 annexed to the Ministerial Declaration and Ministerial Declaration. EU position
Opening of negotiations on the amendments to the Agreement for Cooperation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil and Other Harmful Substances (‘Bonn Agreement’): accession of Spain and extension of the scope of application of the Agreement. Recommendation for a Council decision
Norway's recent decision to advance seabed mining in the Arctic
Recent ecological catastrophe involving plastic pellet losses and its impact on micro plastic pollution in the maritime and coastal habitats
Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution
Ship-source pollution and introduction of penalties
Resolution on momentum for the ocean: strengthening ocean governance and biodiversity
Resolution on chemical residues in the Baltic Sea, based on Petitions Nos 1328/2019 and 0406/2020
Persistent organic pollutants
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy
Agreement for co-operation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (Bonn Agreement): extension of its material and geographical scope of application
The impact on fisheries of marine litter
Strategy on plastics
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 SDGs
Monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport
International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea with regard to aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters; Protocol of 2010: ratification and accession by Member States
International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea with the exception of aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters; Protocol of 2010: ratification and accession by Member States
Untapping the potential of research and innovation in the blue economy to create jobs and growth
Recognising ecological damage in EU and international law
European strategy on plastic waste in the environment
European Maritime Safety Agency: response to pollution caused by ships and to marine pollution caused by oil and gas installations, multiannual funding 2014-2020
Maritime spatial planning
Declaration on combating algal blooms
Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment: provisions concerning the quality of the EIA
Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009: ratification or accession by Member States
Resolution on the European Strategy for the Atlantic Region
Facing the challenge of the safety of offshore oil and gas activities
Safety of offshore oil and gas operations
Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution resulting from exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf and the seabed and its subsoil. Accession to the Offshore Protocol of the Barcelona Convention
Maritime safety: accelerated phasing-in of double-hull or equivalent design requirements for single-hull oil tankers. Recast
Recreational craft and personal watercraft
Prevention of pollution from ships: sulphur content of marine fuels
Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Codification
Resolution on EU action on oil exploration and extraction in Europe
Containers lost at sea and compensation
Oil exploration and extraction - risks, liability and regulation
Security and prevention measures on offshore oil platforms in the EU
Integrated maritime policy (IMP) - Evaluation of progress made and new challenges
Integrated maritime policy: programme to support the further development
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention): Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management
EU strategy for the Baltic Sea region
Resolution on an EU strategy for better ship dismantling
European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea region and the role of macro-regions in the future cohesion policy
Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development Programme (BONUS)
Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution. Additional Protocol to the Lisbon Agreement
Protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic, OSPAR Convention 1997: storage of carbon dioxide streams in geological formations (amend. Annexes II and III)
Resoloution on the New Flame shipwreck and its consequences in Algeciras Bay
Regional development aspects of the impact of tourism in coastal regions
Fisheries and aquaculture in the context of integrated coastal zone management in Europe
Integrated maritime policy for the EU
Ship-source pollution and introduction of penalties, including criminal penalties, for pollution offences
Resolution on the shipping disasters in the Kerch Strait in the Black Sea and the subsequent oil pollution
Maritime policy for the EU
Green Paper on better ship dismantling
Policy coherence for development and the effects of the EU's exploitation of certain biological natural resources on development in West Africa
Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: a European vision for the oceans and seas
Thematic strategy on the marine environment
Framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy. Marine Strategy Framework Directive
European Maritime Safety Agency: response to pollution caused by ships, multiannual funding
Sea pollution: Prestige accident, improving safety at sea
Protection of marine environment: sustainable use of the seas, conservation of ecosystems
Water pollution: dangerous substances discharged in the aquatic environment (repeal. Directive 76/464/EEC). Codification
Maritime pollution of Mediterranean Sea: pollution by ships, Protocol to the Barcelona Convention
Oil pollution: Fund for damage compensation, 2003 protocol to the IOPC Convention
Ship-source pollution: judicial cooperation to repress offences, criminal-law framework. Framework Decision
Ship-source pollution and introduction of penalties for infringements
Resolution on the Prestige oil tanker disaster
Resolution on the "Prestige" oil tanker disaster off the coast of Galicia, Spain
Double hull or equivalent design requirements for oil tankers
Oil pollution: measures to compensate the Spanish fisheries and aquaculture after the Prestige shipwreck
Sulphur content of marine fuels
Environment: anti-fouling paints used on ships, prohibition of organotin compounds
Carriage of hazardous substances by sea: liability and compensation for damage, HNS Convention
Marine pollution by ships: civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage, 2001 Bunkers Convention
Resolution on the economic and environmental consequences of the wreck of the Erika
Resolution on the oil slick disaster caused by the wreck ofthe Erika, France
Oil pollution: fund for damage compensation in European waters, package Erika II
Recreational craft industry: exhaust and noise emissions from boat engines (amend. Directive 94/25/EC)
Maritime safety, prevention of pollution from ships
Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS)
Coastal zones: integrated management ICZM, implementation of a strategy
Protection of the marine environment, Convention for the North-East Atlantic OSPAR: vinyl chloride
Protection of the marine environment, Convention for the North-East Atlantic OSPAR: disused offshore installations
Protection of the marine environment, Convention for the North-East Atlantic OSPAR: dumping of radioactive waste
Protection of the marine environment, Convention for the North-East Atlantic OSPAR: ecosystems, biological diversity
Baltic Sea, Helsinki Convention 1974: protection of marine environment
Maritime pollution, Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona Convention: dumping from ships and aircraft
Protection of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona Convention: protocol on pollution from land-based sources
Maritime pollution, Mediterranean Sea, 1995 Barcelona Convention: specially protected areas and biological diversity
Marine pollution: disused offshore oil and gas installations, removal
Accidental or deliberate marine pollution: hydrocarbons or harmful substances, community framework for cooperation
Port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues
Resolution on the ecological problem of the Baltic Sea
Marine pollution, Paris Convention: non-ferrous metal industry, phasing out hexachloroethane (HCE) PARCOM 96/1
Law of the Sea : application to the European Community of the UN Convention of 1982 and the agreement of 1994
Resolution on the "Sea Empress" maritime disaster, United Kingdom
Resolution on nuclear waste and pollution at sea
Coastal zones: integrated management
Marine equipment
Conclusion of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic
Resolution on the oil slick in Northern Portugal following the accident which occurred to the tanker 'Cercal'