3 Amendments of Anja HAGA related to 2023/0165(COD)
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) As long as an harmonized legal framework in the EU for fisheries does not exist in terms of maritime safety, competences, ship construction and living and working conditions on board (as it is the case in the maritime transport sector), the Port State Control Directive for fisheries can only be applied on a voluntary basis. It is therefore of high importance that Member States that have not ratified international conventions relating to fisheries, especially ILO C188, IMO CTA and IMO STCWF, do so as soon as possible. In order to ensure harmonised approaches in the implementation of these international obligations, these conventions should be transposed on EU-level through a Directive with a view to then establish a harmonised approach to control of these obligations, including harmonised inspections systems on the control and enforcement of the provisions of the Convention C188. Therefore, in light of the poor ratification status of the Convention relating to fisheries, a legislative proposal for a harmonised transposition of these international obligations should be presented, particularly regarding the IMO STCW-F Convention on an harmonized inspection system on the control and application of the provisions of Convention C188. In this sense, implementing measures in relation to Directive (EU) 2017/159 similar to those adopted by the maritime transport sector through Directive 2013/54/EU in relation to Directive 2009/13/CE shall be proposed.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In order to create a level playing field throughout the Union, it is preferable to first harmonize the fisheries conventions in the community aquis and, once completed, propose a community control system. However, there are already Member States which have ratified international conventions such as the ILO C188 and the STCW-F, who have the responsibility of applying the Port State Control directive. Ratification of these conventions should therefore be accelerated, otherwise, there may be a risk that Member States will apply the rules differently.
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Member States must apply the same criteria to national fleets and other European flags calling their ports. No differences should occur in the treatment of EU fishing vessels and between the different national control systems implemented.