Implementation in Poland of the EU Legislation on VTMIS and Reporting Formalities for Ships Operating to or from Ports of the EU Member States

ABSTRACT: Article presents the EU legislation on Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System (VTMIS) and reporting formalities for ships operating to or from ports of the EU Member States, principles of its implementation in Poland and technical investments made in order to build the Polish National Maritime Safety System to ensure safety and security of shipping and economic activities inside the Polish maritime areas and meeting the requirements of these regulations.

KEYWORDS: International Law, EU Legislation, VTMIS, EU Member States, Ports, Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System (VTMIS), Polish National Maritime Safety System, Polish Maritime Areas

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Citation note:

Królikowski A., Wawruch R.: Implementation in Poland of the EU Legislation on VTMIS and Reporting Formalities for Ships Operating to or from Ports of the EU Member States. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 10, No. 1, doi:10.12716/1001.10.01.15, pp. 133-141, 2016

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