Regulating ships’ waste

Port waste bins

A new port facilities directive should lead to more efficient but responsible management of waste from ships.

On 16 January 2018, the European Commission published the new proposal on the revision of the Port Reception Facilities (PRF) Directive of 2000.

ESPO has welcomed the new proposal and its objective to build upon the substantial progress achieved under the existing Directive. European ports believe that any provisions leading to better enforcement of the obligation for ships to deliver waste at shore are welcome.

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