Workshop on Strengthening of national legislation regarding port reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residue

The European Union (EU) funded TRACECA Maritime Safety and Security II Project within the framework of its Component 4.1 organised the Workshop on Strengthening of national legislation regarding port reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residue. This two days Training Session was organized in Chisinau, Moldova, between the 09 and 10 September 2014.

The main objectives of the workshop were as follows:

•             Presentation the results of the assessment questionnaire disseminated in June 2014.

•             Analysis of the impediments and proposal of action plans for an effective implementation of the MARPOL Convention provisions related to Port Reception Facilities.

•             Presentation of the EU Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities.

•             Presentation of cost-recovery mechanisms.

•             Exchange of experience between participants.

The workshop was aimed at officials in charge of Port Reception Facilities issues at maritime and port administrations of the partner countries of the TRACECA Maritime Safety and Security II Project.