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Directive 2005/35/EC

Amendment to Directive 2005/35/EC on the ship pollution

May 14

The European Parliament approved, by a large majority, an amendment to Directive 2005/35/EC on the ship pollution, negotiated with the European Council.
The amendment requires the Member States to provide, within one year after the entry into force of the Directive, criminal sanctions for those who discharges oil or noxious liquid in the sea, with intent or negligence.

Text of the amendment