13 Amendments of Jan-Christoph OETJEN related to 2023/0163(COD)
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Agency was initially established with the objective of contributing to the establishment of a high level of maritime safety across the Union while also assisting the pollution prevention from ships and later also from oil and gas installations. While these objectives were further strengthened with the addition of promoting maritime security, the Agency’s focus, during recent years, on support to regulatory developments in the area of decarbonisation and digitalisation of shipping and port areas merit the addition of those areas in the overall objectives of the Agency enabling it to contribute to the goals of the twin, green and digital, transition of the industry. Likewise, the crucial role of the Agency in the provision of a maritime awareness picture in the sea, through satellite images and the operation of remotely piloted aircraft systems, justifies the addition of a relevant overall objective for the Agency.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The efficiency of the Agency should be ensured in case of urgency and force majeur situations, therefore any additional tasks, which could be completed in due time should be prioritised, upon the approval of the Management Board of the Agency.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Agency is at the forefront of the technical expertise in the areas of its competence and thus it should provide training and capacity building activities to the Member States with the development of common core curricula courses and the use of the most technologically advanced tools in their delivery. In order to increase the attractiveness of all maritime related professions, including seafarers, the Agency should consider their lifelong learning needs and should build upon a network of all universities, institutes or any other establishments providing for suitable qualifications.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In this regard, while the Agency should continue assisting the Commission and the Member States in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 it should further assist in the implementation of the new regulatory measures to decarbonise the shipping sector, as stemming from the Fit for 55 legislative package, such as the Regulation [..] on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and the shipping-related elements of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community. The Agency should continue to be at the forefront of expertise at Union level to assist in the transition of the sector into renewable and low carbon fuels by conducting research and providing guidance on the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships and the related infrastructure in port areas, including onshore power supply to ships and in relation to the deployment of energy efficiency and wind propulsion assistance solutions. In order to monitor and pave the way for progress in the area of decarbonisation of the shipping sector and port areas, the Agency should report to the Commission and the Parliament on the greenhouse gas reduction efforts and any recommendations that might have every three yearyear. The Agency should also report on all the administrative and practical difficulties met by Member States in implementing the related legislative acts. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) A strong and innovative European shipbuilding and maritime equipment industry plays a key enabling role in achieving the decarbonisation of waterborne transport and the waterborne industry, while providing a reliable supply of commercial and naval vessels, offshore vessels and platforms and strategic or critical technologies, thus contributing to Europe’s defence, strategic autonomy, resilience and economic independence vis-a-vis third countries. A true level playing field and a sector-specific European industrial strategy are required to further strengthen this industry and enabling it to tap into the full potential of the European Green Deal as well as to fulfil its strategic key enabling role.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In the area of maritime security, the Agency should continue to provide technical assistance to the Commission inspections in the framework of Regulation 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 on enhancing ship and port facility security. Given that the number of cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector has gone up significantly in recent years, the Agency should assist Union efforts to prevent and enhance resilience against cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector by facilitating the exchange of best practices and information on cyber security incidents between the Member States. _________________ 27 Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 onenhancing ship and port facility security, OJ L 129 of 29.4.2004, p. 6
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Digitalisation of data is part of technological progress in the area of data collection and communication with a view to helping to bring down costs, reducing administrative burden and making efficient use of human resources. The deployment and operation of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and the digital and technological developments provide a wide range of new opportunities in terms of data collection and management of integrated systems. This creates opportunities for the potential digitalisation, automation and standardisation of several processes, which would allow for the facilitation of safety, security, sustainability and efficiency of maritime operations, including surveillance mechanisms, at Union level, reducing in parallel the administrative burden to the Member States. In this regard, the Agency should, among others, facilitate and promote the use of electronic certificates, the collection, recording and evaluation of technical data, the systematic exploitation of existing databases, including their cross- fertilisation through the use of innovative IT and artificial intelligence tools, and, where appropriate, the development of additional interoperable databases.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Further objectives of the Agency shall be the promotion of digitalisation of the maritime sector by facilitating the electronic transmission of data supporting simplification, reduction of administrative burden and the provision of integrated maritime surveillance and awareness systems and services to the Commission and the Member States.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall monitor progress on the safety of maritime transport in the Union, conduct risk analysis on the basis of the available data and develop safety risk assessment models to identify safety challenges and risks. Every three years it shall present to the Commission a report on progress on maritime safety with possible technical recommendations that could be addressed at the Union or the international level. In this regard, the Agency shall in particular analyse and propose relevant guidance or recommendations in relation to potential safety risks stemming from the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships, including onshore power supply to ships at berth or of any other future technologies on board of ships or in port areas.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Agency shall assist the Commission in the development and maintenance of the database provided for in Article 17 of Directive 2009/18/EC. On the basis of the data collected the Agency shall compile a yearly overview of marine casualties and incidents. The Agency shall, if requested by the concerned Member States and where no conflict of interest arises, provide operational and technical support to these Member States concerning safety investigations. The Agency shall also carry out an analysis of safety investigation reports with a view to identify added value at Union level in terms of any relevant lessons to be drawn.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall provide technical assistance to the Commission and the Member States, upon their request, in relation to regulatory efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In this regard, the Agency may utilize any operational tools or services pertinent to the task. The Agency shall in particular research, analyse and propose relevant guidance or recommendations in relation to the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, energy and power systems for ships, including onshore power supply and wind propulsion assistance as well as in relation to energy efficiency measures ensuring the respect of the technology neutrality and enery efficiency first principles.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency shall provide technical assistancend operational assistance, as well as regular training and certification programmes to the Member States, upon their request and without prejudice to their rights and obligations as flag States, in the digitalization of their registries and their procedures facilitating the uptake of electronic certificates. and in the digitalisation of any other procedures, which may have a positive effect reducing administrative buden on flag, port or coastal State Authorities.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Where appropriate, and in any case when a cycle of visits or inspections is concluded, the Agency shall analyse reports from that cycle with a view to identifying horizontal findings and general conclusions on the effectiveness and cost- efficiency of the measures in place. The Agency shall present this analysis to the Commission for further discussion with Member States in order to draw any relevant lessons and facilitate the dissemination of good working practices, notably as regards the implementation of EU law.