on the accelerated phasing-in of double hull or equivalent design requirements for single hull oil tankers and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2978/94

establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC

establishing harmonised requirements and procedures for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers

In 2000 the European Community adopted Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities, with the aim of substantially reducing discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the sea. This Directive especially aims at reducing illegal discharges from ships using ports in the EU, by improving the availability and use of port reception facilities, thereby enhancing the protection of the marine environment.

concerning the enforcement of provisions in respect of seafarers' hours of work on board ships calling at Community ports

relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).

on the registration of persons sailing on board passenger ships operating to or from ports of the Member States of the Community

laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations

setting up a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over