Activities of Georgios KOUMOUTSAKOS related to 2011/0380(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund [repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Council Regulation(EC) No 861/2006 and Council Regulation No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy
Amendments (27)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support training, education and lifelong learning, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge and promoting career opportunities in maritime professions, as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) It is paramount to integrate environmental concerns into the EMFF and promote actions for the mitigation of the effects of, and adaptation to, climate change on the marine, coastal and insular environment, with a particular emphasis on those areas that are most vulnerable in that respect, support the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP taking however into account the diverse conditions throughout the Union waters. For this purpose it is essential to develop a regionalised approach to conservation measures.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) The objective of the IMP is to support sustainable use of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2011 establishing a Programme to support the further development of an Integrated Maritime Policy1 and the Commission Communication ‘An Integrated Maritime Policy of the European Union. __________________ 1 OJ L321, 5.12.2011, p.1
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) Sustained funding is needed for the implementation and further development of the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union as reflected in the statements of the Council, the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions. Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2011 establishing a Programme to support the further development of an Integrated Maritime Policy1 and the statements of the Council, the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions. The development of maritime affairs through financial support for IMP measures will have a significant impact in terms of economic, social and territorial cohesion. __________________ 1 OJ L321, 5.12.2011, p.1
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76 a (new)
Recital 76 a (new)
(76a) In this respect, EMFF should be designed to support exploratory work on actions which aim to promote the strategic objectives of the IMP, paying due attention to their cumulative impacts, on the basis of the ecosystem approach, to sustainable economic growth, employment, innovation and competitiveness in coastal, insular and outermost regions, and to the promotion of the international dimension of the IMP.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The EMFF should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies. These strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in European sea basins and strengthened co-operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of Union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union. It is therefore very important to improve and enhance external cooperation and coordination in relation to the objectives of the IMP, on the basis of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS);
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 80
Recital 80
(80) The EMFF should also support sustainable economic growth, employment, innovation and competitiveness within maritime sectors and in coastal regions, insular and outermost regions in the Union. It is therefore significant to promote the development of coastal, maritime and island tourism. It is particularly important to identify regulatory barriers and skill deficiencies hindering growth in emerging and prospective maritime sectors, as well as operations aimed at fostering investment in technological innovation necessary to enhance the business potential of marine and maritime applications.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a
Article 5 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture; which are economically viable, social and environmentally sustainable;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Decommissioning should be supported exceptionally under special conditions that require the immediate reduction of the fleet fishing capacity.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Temporary cessation of fishing activities should exceptionally be eligible under the EMFF under special conditions that justify taking this measure, such as unpredictable environmental circumstances or restrictions in the management plans.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The EMFF may support investments on board through the development of activities complementary to fisheries, such as environmental services, educational activities or tourism.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen related to health, safety and hygiene the EMFF may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or Union law.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) environmental awareness for and by fishermen for the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines, under specific terms and conditions, such as small scale coastal fleet equipped with old-technology engines, given that they do not increase the fishing capacity and fishing effort of the vessel. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once for the same type of investment during the programming period for the same fishing vessel.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. Support referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall not be granted to large aquaculture enterprises unless they are engaged in knowledge sharing with SMEs.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the collection, management and use of data for the purpose of scientific analysis and CFP implementation;
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) improvement of data collection and data management systems and implementation of pilot studies with the objective to improve the existing data collection and data management systems.
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – point a – point iv
Article 81 – point a – point iv
(iv) promoting the exchange of best practices and dialogue at international level, including bilateral dialogue with third countries without prejudice to other agreements or arrangements which may exist between the EU and the third countries concerned, taking into account the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the relevant existing international conventions based on UNCLOS, without prejudice to other agreements or arrangements which may exist between the EU and the third countries concerned; such dialogue shall include, as appropriate, effective discussion on the ratification and the implementation of UNCLOS;
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – point b – point iii
Article 81 – point b – point iii
(iii) the progressive development of a comprehensive and publicly accessible high quality marine knowledge base which shall facilitates sharing, re-use and dissemination of these data and knowledge among various user groups, thus avoiding duplication of the databases; for this purpose, the best use will be made of existing Union and Member State programmes, including INSPIRE and GMES.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – point b a (new)
Article 81 – point b a (new)
(ba) Promote the improvement of cooperation between Member States mainly by exchanging information and best practices among the various coast guard functions aiming at achieving economies of scale and benefits for the Union. Particular attention should be paid to further collaboration or integration between the different coast guard functions with the prospect of creating a European Coast Guard.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – point c
Article 81 – point c
(c) Supporting sustainable economic growth, employment, innovation and new technologies within emerging and prospective maritime sectors and in coastal regions, insular and outermost regions in the Union, in complementarity with established sectoral and national activities.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to achieve the specific objective of developing cross-border and cross- sectoral operations set out in Article 81 b) and ba), the EMFF may support:
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) concentrated and coordinated actions and initiatives for the EU Member States;
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The EMFF should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies. In this context, improved maritime governance including the enhancement of cooperation and coordination, at the appropriate level, among the competent authorities performing coast guard functions in the EU, ensuring healthier, safer and more secure seas and oceans in particular by implementing the existing maritime legislation are very important. These strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in European sea basins and strengthened co-operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of Union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union. It is therefore very important to improve and enhance external cooperation and coordination in relation to the objectives of the IMP, on the basis of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Amendment 846 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The budgetary resources allocated to the Integrated Maritime Policy shall be according to Title VI, Chapter I and II and Annex IV.
Amendment 2144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) promoting the exchange of best practices and dialogue at international level, including bilateral dialogue with third countries, taking into account the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the relevant existing international conventions based on UNCLOS, without prejudice to other agreements or arrangements which may exist between the EU and the third countries concerned; such dialogue shall include, as appropriate, effective discussion on the ratification and the implementation of UNCLOS;
Amendment 2151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Promote the improvement of cooperation between Member States mainly by exchanging information and best practices among the various coast guard functions aiming at achieving economies of scale and benefits for the Union. Particular attention should be paid to further collaboration or integration between the different coast guard functions with the prospect of creating a European Coast Guard.