Decision 2019/851 - EU position at the International Maritime Organization during the 74th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee and the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, on the adoption of amendments to Annex II to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011, amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code, amendments to Forms C, E and P of the appendix to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels - Main contents
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Council Decision (EU) 2019/851 of 14 May 2019 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the International Maritime Organization during the 74th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee and the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, on the adoption of amendments to Annex II to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011, amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code, amendments to Forms C, E and P of the appendix to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels| Legal instrument | Decision |
|---|---|
| Number legal act | Decision 2019/851 |
| Original proposal | COM(2019)159  |
| CELEX number i | 32019D0851 |
| Document | 14-05-2019; Date of adoption |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 27-05-2019; OJ L 139 p. 10-12 |
| Effect | 14-05-2019; Entry into force Date of document See Art 5 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
27.5.2019 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 139/10 |
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/851
of 14 May 2019
on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the International Maritime Organization during the 74th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee and the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, on the adoption of amendments to Annex II to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011, amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code, amendments to Forms C, E and P of the appendix to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, and amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) |
Action by the Union in the sector of maritime transport should aim to protect the marine environment and improve maritime safety. |
(2) |
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (‘MEPC’) of the International Maritime Organization (‘IMO’), during its 74th session on 13 to 17 May 2019 (‘MEPC 74’), is expected to adopt amendments to Annex II to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (‘MARPOL Annex II’). |
(3) |
The Maritime Safety Committee (‘MSC’) of the IMO, during its 101st session on 5 to 14 June 2019 (‘MSC 101’), is expected to adopt amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (‘2011 ESP Code’), amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (‘LSA Code’), amendments to the Records of Equipment (Forms C, E and P of the appendix to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (‘SOLAS’)) and amendments to parts A and A-1 of the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (‘IGF Code’). |
(4) |
It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf during MEPC 74, as the amendments to MARPOL Annex II will be capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law, namely Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) and Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). |
(5) |
It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf during MSC 101 as: the amendments to the 2011 ESP Code will be capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law, namely Regulation (EU) No 530/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3); the amendments to the LSA Code will be capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law, namely Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/773 (4) and Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (5); the amendments to the SOLAS Convention will be capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law, namely Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (6); and the amendments to the IGF Code will be capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law, namely Directive 2009/45/EC. |
(6) |
The amendments to MARPOL Annex II should ensure reduction of the impact on the environment related to cargo residues and tank washings of persistent floating products with a high viscosity and/or a high melting point. |
(7) |
The amendments to the 2011 ESP Code should include editorial changes to the Code, identifying all mandatory requirements and improving the tables and forms, as... |
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