Propulsion power limit of 110 kW and 6 m height on dam reservoirs. This was reported to the EC Commission as a non notified technical regulation. Rule planning of certain reservoirs do not permit the navigation of cabin crafts and boats with 2-stroke engines. Environmentalists are supporting these restrictions.
RRG Categorie: Environment
Boat Licensing and Skippers Certificates Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components Environment Health & Safety/Exposure Levels Marinas and Harbours Operating Limits Product Liability Registration Regulations for charter boats Safety Equipment Taxation Zero Emission Zones
Portugal – Environment
Ireland – Environment
Holding tanks for craft on inland waterways.
Switzerland – Environment
Noise limit at full speed 72 dBA at a distance of 25m. Bodensee Regulations Stage 1 applies throughout Swiss waterways from 1 January 1995, but 2-stroke outboards
Hungary – Environment
2003/44/EC EU Directive effective from 1st of August 2004
Norway – Environment
Ban on pumping out holding tank waste within 300m from the shoreline in force. Several possible new regulations including recycle of used boats, spill from marinas and boat building.
Spain – Environment
IMO Marpol emission limits in force. Now, special regulations for black waters on pleasure boats and marinas (tanks, pumps, etc.)
Cyprus – Environment
Law 56(I)1992 (High Speed Craft Law/Regulations) PENDING: Noise, exhaust fumes above the engine manufacturers specifications or any other environmental pollution is prohibited.
Finland – Environment
Noise limits for outboard engines in force. Septic tanks compulsory for new boats with sea toilet from 1 July 2000.
Greece – Environment
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 2003/44/EC from 1 January 2005. Exhaust and sound emissions limits.
Czech Republic – Environment
Exhaust emissions and noise emission levels by directive 2003/44/EC