Maritime law changes: cleaner ships and new rules in ports.
The new regulations adapt Polish law to European Union requirements, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. They introduce an obligation to use onshore power while moored in ports and strict penalties for shipowners for polluting the environment. The money from penalties will go to a special fund supporting ecological innovations at sea, contributing to cleaner air in coastal cities.
Key points
Ships moored in Polish ports will have to use onshore electricity, reducing exhaust emissions and noise in cities.
Directors of maritime offices will gain new powers to inspect ships and impose heavy financial penalties on shipowners violating climate rules.
Revenue from penalties will fund the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management to support the green transformation of maritime transport.
The ship waste collection system has been tightened – only authorized companies will be able to provide these services, improving water protection.
Status:
In Progress
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