Activities of Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA related to 2023/0163(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime Safety Agency and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Amendments (26)
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) A number of legislative measures have been adopted at the Union in order to enhance maritime safety and security, to promote the sustainability, by also preventing pollution, and the decarbonisation of shipping and other maritime activities such as fisheries, and to facilitate the exchange of information and the digitalisation of the maritime sector. In order to be effective, such legislation should be applied in a proper and uniform manner throughout the Union. That would ensure a level playing field, reduce the distortion of competition resulting from the economic advantages enjoyed by non- complying ships and would reward the serious maritime players.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) A number of legislative measures have been adopted at the Union in order to enhance maritime safety and security, to promote the sustainability, by also preventing pollution, and the decarbonisation of shipping and other maritime activities such as fisheries, and to facilitate the exchange of information and the digitalisation of the maritime sector. In order to be effective, such legislation should be applied in a proper and uniform manner throughout the Union. That would ensure a level playing field, reduce the distortion of competition resulting from the economic advantages enjoyed by non- complying ships and would reward the serious maritime players.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) These objectives should define the areas of the Agency’s engagement in supporting the Commission and the Member States with technical and operational assistance in order to implement the Union’s policies in the maritime domain as well as its cooperation with other EU agencies such as EFCA.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) These objectives should define the areas of the Agency’s engagement in supporting the Commission and the Member States with technical and operational assistance in order to implement the Union’s policies in the maritime domain as well as its cooperation with other EU agencies such as EFCA.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the proper achievement of these objectives, it is appropriate that the Agency carries out specific tasks in the area of maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation of the maritime sector, maritime security and cybersecurity, maritime surveillance and maritime crises and the promotion of the digitalisation and facilitation of exchanges of data in the maritime domain. While carrying out these task the Agency should pay attention to the specificities of the differents types of maritime activities with a specific attention to the conditions applicable to the fishing sector.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the proper achievement of these objectives, it is appropriate that the Agency carries out specific tasks in the area of maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation of the maritime sector, maritime security and cybersecurity, maritime surveillance and maritime crises and the promotion of the digitalisation and facilitation of exchanges of data in the maritime domain. While carrying out these task the Agency should pay attention to the specificities of the differents types of maritime activities with a specific attention to the conditions applicable to the fishing sector.
Amendment 31 #
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 and other maritime activities such as fisheries, 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, including onshore power supply to ships and in relation to the deployment of energy efficiency and wind propulsion assistance solutions. In order to monitor progress in the area of decarbonisation of the shippingmaritime sector, the Agency should report to the Commission on the greenhouse gas reduction efforts and any recommendations that might have every three years. _________________ 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 31 #
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 and other maritime activities such as fisheries, 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, including onshore power supply to ships and in relation to the deployment of energy efficiency and wind propulsion assistance solutions. In order to monitor progress in the area of decarbonisation of the shippingmaritime sector, the Agency should report to the Commission on the greenhouse gas reduction efforts and any recommendations that might have every three years. _________________ 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 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall assist the Member States and the Commission in the effective application and implementation of Union law related to maritime transportffic across the Union. To that end, the Agency shall cooperate with the Member States and the Commission and provide them with technical, operational and scientific assistance within the scope of the Agency’s objectives and tasks set out in Article 2 and Chapters II and III.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall assist the Member States and the Commission in the effective application and implementation of Union law related to maritime transportffic across the Union. To that end, the Agency shall cooperate with the Member States and the Commission and provide them with technical, operational and scientific assistance within the scope of the Agency’s objectives and tasks set out in Article 2 and Chapters II and III.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. By providing the assistance referred to in paragraph 2, the Agency shall in particular provide support to the Member States and the Commission to apply the relevant Union legal acts properly while contributing to the overall efficiency of maritime traffic and maritime transport as set out in this Regulation, so as to facilitate the achievement of the Union’s objectives in the maritime transport domain.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. By providing the assistance referred to in paragraph 2, the Agency shall in particular provide support to the Member States and the Commission to apply the relevant Union legal acts properly while contributing to the overall efficiency of maritime traffic and maritime transport as set out in this Regulation, so as to facilitate the achievement of the Union’s objectives in the maritime transport domain.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. Where required for the implementation of its tasks, the Agency shall undertake studies, involving the Commission and where applicable, through consultation steering groups, the Member States, and where appropriate, the social partners and industry representatives with expertise in the relevant topics as well as consulting other relevant EU Agencies such as EFCA.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. Where required for the implementation of its tasks, the Agency shall undertake studies, involving the Commission and where applicable, through consultation steering groups, the Member States, and where appropriate, the social partners and industry representatives with expertise in the relevant topics as well as consulting other relevant EU Agencies such as EFCA.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. On the basis of the research and studies conducted by the Agency, but also on the basis of the experience gained through its own activities, especially the visits and inspections, and exchange of information and good practices with the Member States and, the Commission and other relevant EU Agencies, the Agency may issue, after prior consultation with the Commission, relevant non-binding recommendations, guidelines or manuals to support and facilitate Member States, and where appropriate the industry, in the implementation of the Union legislation.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. On the basis of the research and studies conducted by the Agency, but also on the basis of the experience gained through its own activities, especially the visits and inspections, and exchange of information and good practices with the Member States and, the Commission and other relevant EU Agencies, the Agency may issue, after prior consultation with the Commission, relevant non-binding recommendations, guidelines or manuals to support and facilitate Member States, and where appropriate the industry, in the implementation of the Union legislation.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. The Agency shall gather and analyse data on seafarers and fishers provided and used in accordance with Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . It mayshall also gather and analyse data on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) with the aim of assisting in the improvement of the onboard working and living conditions of seafarers.. and fishers. _________________ 40 Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 169, 27.6.2022, p. 45).
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. The Agency shall gather and analyse data on seafarers and fishers provided and used in accordance with Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . It mayshall also gather and analyse data on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) with the aim of assisting in the improvement of the onboard working and living conditions of seafarers.. and fishers. _________________ 40 Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 169, 27.6.2022, p. 45).
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) sharing and recieveing relevant information from other EU Agencies, such as EFCA, especially in relation to lost fishing gear
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) sharing and recieveing relevant information from other EU Agencies, such as EFCA, especially in relation to lost fishing gear
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall every three years present to the Commission a report on the progress made in achieving the decarbonisation of maritime transpsectort at the Union level. Where possible, the report shall include technical analysis on identified issues that could to be addressed at the Union level taking into account the specificities of different fleet segments and types for ships.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall every three years present to the Commission a report on the progress made in achieving the decarbonisation of maritime transpsectort at the Union level. Where possible, the report shall include technical analysis on identified issues that could to be addressed at the Union level taking into account the specificities of different fleet segments and types for ships.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall assist the Commission and the Member States, together with any other relevant Union body, especially EFCA, in developing resilience against cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector in particular by facilitating the exchange of best practices and information on cyber security incidents between the Member States.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall assist the Commission and the Member States, together with any other relevant Union body, especially EFCA, in developing resilience against cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector in particular by facilitating the exchange of best practices and information on cyber security incidents between the Member States.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. No later than 5 years after the [date of entry into force], and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an evaluation to assess particularly the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices, including its cooperation with other EU Agencies and especially those refered to in Article 12. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, including how cooperation with other EU Agencies can be improved, and the financial implications of any such modification.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. No later than 5 years after the [date of entry into force], and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an evaluation to assess particularly the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices, including its cooperation with other EU Agencies and especially those refered to in Article 12. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, including how cooperation with other EU Agencies can be improved, and the financial implications of any such modification.