What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2317.
Clean seas: new rules for ships and ports
The act introduces new obligations for shipowners and ports regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport. It provides penalties for non-compliance with environmental standards, requires the use of low-emission fuels, and mandates shore power supply for ships in ports.
Key points
New definitions and emission control systems: introduction of THETIS-MRV system for monitoring greenhouse gases and FuelEU database.
Mandatory shore power supply: captains must report electricity demand before arriving at TEN-T ports.
Penalties for shipowners: up to 50,000 SDR for lack of compliance documents, improper reporting, or underreporting emissions data.
Ship detention: Polish ships without valid documents may be detained, foreign ships may be expelled from port.
Fines redirected to environmental protection: penalty payments go to the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.
New waste collection rules: ports may outsource waste collection to external entities, mandatory training for workers.
Implementation schedule: most provisions apply from 2026, shore power obligation from 2030.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-05-15
For
238
Against
193
Abstain
0
Previous:
Passed House
Status:
Vetoed
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