What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 2549.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-05-12.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://api.sejm.gov.pl/sejm/term10/processes/2549/attachment/2549_u3.pdf

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-22.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 2549

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Support for Polish shipping: tax reliefs and seafarers' rights

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Income tax exemption for seafarers working on ships under EU or EEA flags. New tonnage tax rules for shipping companies, including lower rates for eco-friendly vessels. Easier access to medicines and medical devices for ships through special pharmacy orders. Mandatory provision of internet and phone access for seafarers on board, if technically possible. Faster transport of seafarers requiring urgent medical care to land – costs borne by the shipowner. Extended rights in case of seafarer death: transport of remains or ashes at shipowner's expense. Electronic register of seafarers' books and registry of authorized doctors for seafarer medical examinations.

The act introduces changes to encourage shipowners to register vessels under the Polish flag. Seafarers gain income tax exemption, while shipping companies can benefit from preferential tonnage tax. The provisions also improve working conditions at sea, including access to medicines, medical care, and safety.

Key points

Income tax exemption for seafarers working on ships under EU or EEA flags.

New tonnage tax rules for shipping companies, including lower rates for eco-friendly vessels.

Easier access to medicines and medical devices for ships through special pharmacy orders.

Mandatory provision of internet and phone access for seafarers on board, if technically possible.

Faster transport of seafarers requiring urgent medical care to land – costs borne by the shipowner.

Extended rights in case of seafarer death: transport of remains or ashes at shipowner's expense.

Electronic register of seafarers' books and registry of authorized doctors for seafarer medical examinations.

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Became Law

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Additional Information

Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie niektórych ustaw w celu wsparcia przedsiębiorstw żeglugowych oraz stworzenia warunków ich funkcjonowania pod polską banderą.

Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2549

Process start date: 2026-05-12

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Source data: api.sejm.gov.pl

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