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ESPO says yes to a limited review of the directive EU on the harbour systems of collection for the refusals of the ships
Ryckbost: "this does not have to carry to a review all-out"
May 25, 2016
Today the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has introduced own position on the review of the European directive n. 29 of 2009 relative to the harbour systems of collection for the refusals produced from the ships and the residual ones of the cargo. In the document the association of the European Harbour Authorities explains that the spirit and the objectives of the directive are still valid, but is necessary more precise definitions, clarifications and guidelines. Moreover - according to ESPO - the argument on the adequacy of the current harbour systems must be concrete and based on founded data. The association has found that in fact the majority of the problems found upstream of the chain of treatment of the refusals and that the ports are part of the solution and not of the problem.
For ESPO, moreover, the definition of plans of collection and management of the refusals is fundamental that are consulted and communicated appropriately and that the imposition of a system of only payment in Europe is not an option (ESPO has specified to support the definition of guiding principles for the performance of the systems of payment).
At last ESPO wishes a strengthening of the implementation of the system of information and monitoring and supports the insertion of new types of refusals in the field of application of the directive, but not necessarily in all its dispositions.
Emphasizing that "the European Harbour Authorities support the objectives of directive PRF and receive the procedure of review as an opportunity for an ulterior improvement of some of its dispositions and their application, however - it has specified Isabelle Ryckbost, general secretary of the ESPO - this does not have to carry to a review all-out".
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Today the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has introduced own position on the review of the European directive n. 29 of 2009 relative to the harbour systems of collection for the refusals produced from the ships and the residual ones of the cargo. In the document the association of the European Harbour Authorities explains that the spirit and the objectives of the directive are still valid, but is necessary more precise definitions, clarifications and guidelines. Moreover - according to ESPO - the argument on the adequacy of the current harbour systems must be concrete and based on founded data. The association has found that in fact the majority of the problems found upstream of the chain of treatment of the refusals and that the ports are part of the solution and not of the problem.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
