1 Amendments of Johan VAN OVERTVELDT related to 2021/2012(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the importance of ensuring a sustainable, fair and responsible development of the offshore renewable energy sector, taking into account the critical role of maritime transport and seaports; the development of offshore renewable energy should take into account the need for safe maritime access lanes and corridors, anchorage areas for shipping and the potential future development of maritime access lanes to the ports; stresses therefore the need to consult at an early stage with the port managing bodies and relevant stakeholders and to prioritise a bilateral and multilateral Maritime Spatial Planning cooperation between Member States to guarantee the safety and continued functioning of shipping;