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Document 52023PC0273

Initiative summary:
A revision of this Directive is necessary to ensure better coherence between the obligation to deliver waste in ports (Directive 2019/883/EU), and the prohibition against illegal discharges at sea. To improve enforcement, the link between the two Directives requires better coordination of the THETIS EU, SafeSeaNet, CleanSeaNet. A harmonized reporting format for observations of illegal discharges of polluting substances is needed to ensure that those responsible can be held liable.
EuroVoc thesaurus:
common transport policy; administrative sanction; pollution from ships; marine pollution; environmental offence; penalty; international standard; environmental liability; maritime safety; marine environment; pollution control measures