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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 191 and 196, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,Whereas:
(1)The Agreement for Co-operation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil and Other Harmful Substances (‘the Bonn Agreement’)note was concluded by the European Economic Community by Council Decision 84/358/EECnote. The Bonn Agreement entered into force on 1 September 1989. The Bonn Agreement was amended in 1989. Those amendments entered into force on 1 April 1994. The European Economic Community approved those amendments by Council Decision 93/540/EECnote.
(2)The Bonn Agreement celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019. On that occasion, the Contracting Parties intend to adopt a Ministerial Declaration during the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Bonn Agreement in the presence of Intergovernmental Organisations and Observers from neighbouring regions, responsible for dealing with pollution of the Greater North Sea and its approaches by oil and other harmful substances to be held in Bonn on 11 October 2019 (‘the Ministerial Declaration’).
(3)Acknowledging 50 years of successful cooperation within the framework of the Bonn Agreement and recognising the common benefit of further invigorating regional cooperation to prevent, prepare for and respond to accidental and illegal marine pollution from maritime activities in the Greater North Sea and its approaches, the Ministerial Declaration seeks to set out a common vision of a Greater North Sea and its approaches, free from accidental, avoidable and deliberate pollution from shipping, offshore oil and gas operations and from other maritime activities.
(4)As a strong commitment to pursue such a vision, the Ministerial Declaration is to attest to the re-invigorated efforts by the Contracting Parties to the Bonn Agreement to accomplish agreed objectives and to achieve better prevention, preparedness and response to marine pollution in the Greater North Sea and its approaches. To that effect, the Contracting Parties intend to adopt the Bonn Agreement Strategic Action Plan 2019-2025, which is to be annexed to the Ministerial Declaration and sets out ambitious strategic aims, operational objectives and actions for their implementation for the period 2019-2025.
(5)It is important to establish the position to be adopted on the Union’s behalf during the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Bonn Agreement, as the decision to be adopted at the meeting will have legal effect in the Union.
(6)As the Union is a Contracting Party to the Bonn Agreement and is interested in enhancing cooperation in dealing with pollution of the Greater North Sea and its approaches, it is appropriate to sign and support the Ministerial Declaration, which endorses the Bonn Agreement Strategic Action Plan 2019-2025 annexed thereto,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1#
The position to be adopted on the Union’s behalf at the Second Ministerial Meeting to the Bonn Agreement shall be to agree to the adoption of the Ministerial Declaration and the Bonn Agreement Strategic Action Plan (BASAP) 2019-2025 annexed thereto, which are attached to this Decision.Minor changes to the Ministerial Declaration and the Bonn Agreement Strategic Action Plan (BASAP) 2019-2025 annexed thereto may be agreed upon without further decision of the Council.
Annex I
Current MARPOL texts — Current MARPOL texts for Annex I to Annex VI and Protocol 1.
MARPOL includes regulations aimed at preventing accidental pollution, and pollution from routine operations detailed in six technical annexes.
(b) Annex I — Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 March 2018 — Resolution MEPC.276(70)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to Form B of the Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2017 — Resolution MEPC.266(68)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 12 — tanks for oil residue (sludge))
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2017 — Resolution MEPC.265(68)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V to make the use of the environment-related provisions of the polar code mandatory)
Amendment to MARPOL Annex I — entry into force 1 March 2016 — Resolution MEPC.256(67)
Amendment to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendment to regulation 43 — Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.248(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annex 1 mandatory carriage requirements for a stability instrument) — MEPC 66/21/Corr.1
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.246(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2015 — Resolution MEPC.238(65)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 October 2014 — Resolution MEPC.235(65)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to form A and form B of supplements to the IOPP certificate under MARPOL Annex I)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 August 2013 — Resolution MEPC.216(63)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Regional Arrangements for Port Reception Facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 August 2011 — Resolution MEPC.190(60)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (North American Emission Control Area)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 August 2011 — Resolution MEPC.189(60)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Addition of a new chapter 9 to MARPOL Annex I)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2011 — Resolution MEPC.187(59)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulations 1, 12, 13, 17 and 38 of MARPOL Annex I, Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 January 2011 — Resolution MEPC.186(59)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Addition of a new chapter 8 to MARPOL Annex I and consequential amendments to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form B).
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 December 2008 — Resolution MEPC.164(56)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Reception facilities outside special areas and discharge of sewage)
Amendments to Annex I — entry into force 1 August 2007 — Resolution MEPC.141(54)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL)
Text of Annex I of MARPOL — as at 1 January 2007 — Resolution MEPC.117(52)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised annex I of MARPOL)
(c) Annex II — Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Amendments to MARPOL Annex II — entry into force 1 September 2017 — Resolution MEPC.270(69)
Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to MARPOL Annex II —Revised GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure)
Amendments to Annex II — entry into force 1 January 2017 — Resolution MEPC.265(68)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V to make the use of the environment related provisions of the Polar Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex II — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.246(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex II — entry into force 1 January 2015 — Resolution MEPC.238(65)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II to make the RO code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex II — entry into force 1 August 2013 — Resolution MEPC.216(63)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Regional Arrangements for Port Reception Facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V)
Text of Annex II of MARPOL — as at 1 January 2007 — Resolution MEPC.118(52) (as amended)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL)
International Bulk Chemical (IBC) Code given effect by Annex II Regulation 11 — tankers constructed on or after 1 July 1986 — Resolution MEPC.119(52)
Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
Resolution MEPC.225(64) Amendments to Chapters 17, 18 and 19 which entered into force 1 June 2014
BLG.1/Circ.19 Products which have been classified or re-classified since the adoption of the amended IBC Code in 2004
BLG.1 Circ.19/Corr.1 Products which have been classified or re-classified since the adoption of the amended IBC Code in 2004
Bulk Chemical (BCH) Code given effect by Annex II Regulation 11 — tankers constructed before 1 July 1986 — Resolution MEPC.144(54)
Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
(d) Annex III — Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form
Amendment to MARPOL Annex III — (Amendment to the appendix on criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form) enter into force 1 March 2016 — Resolution MEPC.257(67)
Amendment to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973
Amendments to Annex III — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.246(66)
Text of Annex III of MARPOL — as at 1 January 2014 — Resolution MEPC.193(61)
Text of Annex III of MARPOL — as at 1 January 2010 — Resolution MEPC.156(55)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
(e) Annex IV — Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 September 2017 — Resolution MEPC.274(69)
Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV —Baltic Sea Special Area and Form of ISPP Certificate)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 January 2017 — Resolution MEPC.265(68)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V to make the use of the environment-related provisions of the Polar Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.246(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 August 2013 — Resolution MEPC.216(63)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Regional Arrangements for Port Reception Facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 January 2013 — Resolution MEPC.200(62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Special Area Provisions and the Designation of the Baltic Sea as a Special Area under MARPOL Annex IV)
MEPC 62/24/Corr.1 — contains several corrections to Resolutions MEPC.200(62)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 December 2008 — Resolution MEPC.164(56)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Reception facilities outside special areas and discharge of sewage)
Amendments to Annex IV — entry into force 1 August 2007 — Resolution MEPC.143(54)
Amendments to the Annex of the protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Addition of regulation 13 to Annex IV of MARPOL)
Text of Annex IV of MARPOL — as at 1 August 2005 — Resolution MEPC.115(51)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Revised Annex IV of MARPOL)
(f) Annex V — Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
Text of Annex V of MARPOL — as at 31 December 1988
Amendments to Annex V — entry into force 1 March 2018 — Resolution MEPC.277(70)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annex V — HME substances and Form of Garbage Record Book)
Amendments to Annex V — entry into force 1 January 2017 — Resolution MEPC.265(68)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V to make the use of the environment-related provisions of the Polar Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex V — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.246(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, III, IV and V to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex V — entry into force 1 August 2013 — Resolution MEPC.216(63)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Regional Arrangements for Port Reception Facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V)
Amendments to Annex V — entry into force 1 January 2013 — Resolution MEPC.201(62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Revised MARPOL Annex V)
MEPC 62/24/Corr.1 — contains several corrections to Resolutions MEPC.201(62)
Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL — entry into force 1 August 2005 — Resolution MEPC.116(51)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to the Appendix to Annex V of MARPOL)
Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL — entry into force 1 March 2002 — Resolution MEPC.89(45)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL)
Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL — entry into force 1 January 1997 — Resolution MEPC.65(37)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to Regulation 2 and new Regulation 9 of Annex V)
(g) Annex VI — Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 January 2019 — Resolution MEPC 286(71)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (to give effect to the Baltic Sea and North Sea NOx Emission Control Area and amend the Bunker Delivery Note)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 March 2018 — Resolution MEPC.278(70)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 September 2017 — Resolution MEPC.271(69)
Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI — Record requirements for operational compliance with NOx Tier III emission control areas)
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI — entry into force 1 March 2016 — Resolution MEPC.258(67)
Amendment to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to regulations 2 and 13 and the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 January 2016 — Resolution MEPC.247(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (to make the use of the III Code mandatory)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 March 2015 — Resolution MEPC.251(66)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Amendments to regulations 2, 13, 19, 20 and the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate under MARPOL Annex VI and certification of dual-fuel engines under the NOx Technical Code 2008)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 August 2013 — Resolution MEPC.217(63)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Regional Arrangements for port Reception Facilities under MARPOL Annex VI and Certification of Marine Diesel Engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction systems under the NOx Technical Code 2008)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 January 2013 — Resolution MEPC.203(62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Inclusion of Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships)
MEPC 62/24/Corr.1 — contains several corrections to Resolutions MEPC.203(62)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 January 2013 — Resolution MEPC.202(62)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (Designation of the Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area)
MEPC 62/24/Corr.1 — contains several corrections to Resolutions MEPC.202(62)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 February 2012 — Resolution MEPC.194(61)
Amendments to the annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate)
Amendments to Annex VI — entry into force 1 August 2011 — Resolution MEPC.190(60)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to Amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (North American Emission Control Area)
Text of Annex VI of MARPOL — as at 1 July 2010 — Resolution MEPC.176(58)
Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to Amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Revised MARPOL Annex VI)
Addendum 1
Tasks 1-18 in relation to Strategic Aim A (prevention):
| Task | StrategicAction | Description | Target date | Lead | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.1 | Execute aerial and satellite surveillance operations, including national flights, regional flights, Tour d’Horizon flights and CEPCO/SuperCEPCO flights, to detect, investigate, gather evidence and monitor spillage of oil and other harmful substances, taking into account strategic surveillance needs. | Activities undertaken throughout the year | CP | Ongoing | |
| 2 | A.1 | Maintain coverage and efficiency of aerial surveillance and analyse strategically surveillance needs, inter alia based on an evaluation of existing data sets of detections of observed oil pollution and other substances. | CP | CleanSeaNet — EMSAFisheries — EU Agency EFCANL — Task manager w/ CPNL to draft and circulate to HoDsBE — MARPOL Annex VI. | ||
| 3 | A.3A.4A.5 | Consider developing minimum recommendations on surveillance operations in the Bonn Agreement area and outcomes expected (MARPOL VI, Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems). | EU (for options on streamlining maritime surveillance e.g. for fisheries and pollution purposes)BE — Co lead (Annex VI)EU — Drones | Initial MARPOL Annex VI discussions started at OTSOPA 19.EMSA started with operational RPAS service. | Ongoing | |
| 4 | A.2 | Maintain an efficient standard of monitoring and reporting, utilising the appropriate system to report detected pollution to the Bonn Agreement. | Activities undertaken when required | CP | Ongoing | |
| 5 | A.3 | In cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency make optimum use of satellite images, e.g. through CleanSeaNet, in order to follow-up to first alert of detection of possible pollution through aerial surveillance.and | Activities undertaken when required | CP | Ongoing | |
| 6 | A.3 | Report on and respond to developments of High Altitude Pseudo Satelites (HAPS)and Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). | Activities undertaken when required | CP | EU/EMSA - HAPS & RPAS | Ongoing |
| 8 | A.13 | Supporting/promoting the implementation of Traffic Separation Schemes, and highlight other BE-AWARE recommendations in relation to Vessel Traffic Services, AIS in Windfarms and E-Navigation, to authorities responsible for risk reduction measures. | Ongoing | CP | Ireland, Norway and NL have had workshops | Different national departments are responsible for implementation. |
| 9 | A.6B.I | Maintain and keep up to date the Aerial Operations Handbook. | Annually at OTSOPA | NO & CP | Ongoing | |
| 10 | A.6B.I | Maintain the online version of the Bonn Agreement Oil Appearance Code (BAOAC), including photo atlas, for air crew and expert level as part of the Bonn Agreement website redevelopment. | Activities undertaken when required | FR & CP | Ongoing | |
| 11 | A.4A.5A.10 | Strengthen and expand cooperation on the detection and observation of offences in relation to MARPOL Annexes and the contribution to enforcement and liaise with IMO. | Ongoing | CP/NSN/Sec | Ongoing | |
| 12 | A.5A.10 | Consider the development of a common technical strategy and operational approach for monitoring compliance for NOx and SOx. | BE, DK (tbc), FRNL? EMSA (tbc) | New | ||
| 13 | A.7A.9 | Strengthen cooperation with the North Sea Network of Investigators and Prosecutors (NSN) and jointly:a.maintain and keep up to date the North Sea Manual on Maritime Oil Pollution Offences;b.arrange workshops for subjects of mutual interest;c.assist, where useful, in the publicity of convictions and establish environmental track records for shipping companies. | NL/Sec | Possible subjects for seminar 2019-25:HNSMarine Litter | Ongoing | |
| 14 | A.8 | Continue the activities of OSINET in order to:a.improve knowledge and experience of relevant laboratories regarding oil spill forensics, including through inter-calibration exercises; andb.keep/develop up to date analytical procedures and reference methods, including for oil sampling at sea | DE/OSINET | Ongoing | ||
| 15 | A.12B.1 | Maintain and keep up to date the Bonn Agreement website and dissemination of electronic publications (i.e. manuals, handbooks and reports). | Activity undertaken when required | Sec/CP | Secretariat to investigate possibility of maintaining source of decisions/actions. | Ongoing |
| 17. | A.2 | Review existing recommendations for notifications and make necessary adjustments when required. | Activity undertaken when required | CP | New | |
| 18 | A.12 | Implement the Bonn Agreement Communication Strategy. | Sec | Ongoing |
Tasks 19-30 in relation to Strategic Aim B (Preparedness):
| Task | Strategic Action | Description | Target date | Lead | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | B.1A.12 | Maintain and update the different Chapters of the Bonn Agreement Counter Pollution Manual | Activity undertaken when required | CP & Sec | Ongoing | |
| 20 | B.2 | Continue exchange of information on potentially polluting wrecks (methods for emptying, assessing risk, etc). | Activity undertaken when required | CP | Ongoing | |
| 21 | B.4B.5 | Enhance readiness to receive/offer/transit international assistance making use of the EU Host Nation Support Guidelines. | Ongoing | CP & EU | Ongoing | |
| 22 | B.3 | Plan and undertake regional and sub-regional operational exercises and training, taking into account strategic needs. | CP | Ongoing | ||
| 23 | B.3 | Organise joint operational combat exercises (BONNEX DELTA), in relation to regional strategic training needs. | CP as per JAP | Ongoing | ||
| 24 | B.3 | Establish a system for graduated joint exercises to test and train cooperation in combating spillages. | Ongoing | DK | DK has military expertise and use this to provide support for exercises. | |
| 25 | B.4 | Promote the development of national environmental advice systems and related exchanges of information. Consider establishing means of cooperative working (subregional) | OTSOPA 2020 | UK | Ongoing | |
| 26 | B.5B.7B.8 | Strengthen cooperation with REMPEC and HELCOM on the development of a joint HNS Response Manual | SEC, FR, | New | ||
| 27 | B.6 | Strengthen cooperation with the OSPAR Commission, regional agreements and other international organisations involved in protecting the marine environment from pollution from shipping, offshore oil and gas operations and other maritime activities, taking into account the obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework and the Water Framework Directivesnote. | SEC, BE & NL; CP (info exchange on MSFD implementation) | SEC to contact OSPAR on MSFD obligation D8 regarding monitoring and assessment of significant acute pollution, and report to OTSOPA 2020BONN 19 to consider reciprocal BA/HELCOM attendance at key meetings. (cf. BAAP 2016-19, Product A.3.3) | New | |
| 29 | B.9 | trend analysis of the BE-AWARE Project 2030.Evaluate and follow up on the outcomes. | Ongoing | NL & CP | New | |
| 30 | B.9 | Exchange information/experiences on the increasing size of vessels, renewable energy, offshore oil and gas industry, LNG fuels and port expansions, autonomous ships and radioactive materials. | CP | New |
Tasks 31-40 in relation to Strategic Aim C (Response):
| Task | Strategic Action | Description | Target date | Lead | Progress | Status |
| 31 | C.1C.4. | Exchange information on lessons learned on incidents including in windfarms, places of refuge and waste management following pollution incidents. | OTSOPABONN | CP | Ongoing | |
| 32 | C.1C.5 | Maintain an efficient POLREP-system for the reporting of pollution incidents and the management of requests for and offers of assistance utilising the Marine Pollution Common Emergency Communication and Information System (CECIS MP) of the European Commission. | Ongoing | EU, NO, DK | 6 month project with two workshops & nine countries. | Ongoing |
| 33 | C.2 | Develop, maintain and keep up to date joint response plans to maritime incidents (DENGERNETH Plan (DE), MANCHEPLAN (UK & FR), Quadripartite Zone Plan (BE), NORBRIT Plan (UK & NO), UK and Ireland MOU), [Bay of Biscay]. | Activity undertaken when required | CP concerned | Ongoing | |
| 34 | C.3 | Maintain information exchange on national wildlife response systems | Ongoing | — FR, SE & CP | Ongoing | |
| 35 | C.7C.6 | Encourage and, if possible, carry out/perform research and development, and information exchange regarding new generation fuels. | NO+Project partners[ | Proposal for DG-ECHO Call in 2019 | Ongoing | |
| 36 | C.7C.6 | Responses and preparedness in regards to new generation fuels | NO + project partners | Based on response from 35 | ||
| 37 | C.6 | Exchange information on and encourage further research of pollution incidents including: :• on accidents at night, in bad visibility and under bad weather conditions;• on accidents involving heavy oil and chemical accidents, possibly through externally funded projects;• on response technologies, equipment and other operational means, in particular on integrated surveillance sensors, oil spill drift modelling and decision-support tools, and response technologies. | CP | Ongoing | ||
| 39 | C.6 | Consideration and development of a project proposal for a regional risk assessment for HNS. | CP & Sec | Ongoing | ||
| 40 | C.6 | Promote continued research on HNS, inter alia on HNS response technologies, testing of HNS properties and behaviour in non-standard conditions, and further developments in, and validation of advanced decision-support tools. | CP | Ongoing | ||
| 41 | C.8. | Exchange of information on national risk assessment systems, including emergency towing. | Activities undertaken when required | CP | New |
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