The action has two components: 1. Environmental criteria (of the Blue Angel or any other ambitious eco-label) should be taken into account whenever possible in the case of new acquisition and operation of public and state-supported seagoing vessels, such as research vessels. These ships should serve as a model for promoting higher environmental standards in shipping. 2. Develop a model for an inclusive and internationally operational incentive system that incorporates the requirements for clean waterborne transport, is applicable to all types of ships in maritime transport and contributes to the internalisation of external costs of transport modes. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The action has three components: 1. Possible amendments to the IMO Guidelines with higher requirements for discharges of waste water from exhaust gas cleaning systems. 2. Introduction restrictions/– bans in special sea areas. 3. Regulate the proper disposal of waste from waste water from exhaust gas cleaning systems in ports. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiche: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The action aims to improve maritime emergency preparedness and management by improving and enhancing pollution control at sea and on the coast. The action contains 17 components, some of which have started or have already been completed, which either directly control behaviour (e.g. further development of airborne intelligence and tracking), are preparatory measures (e.g. technical concepts) or promote measures at international level (e.g. ban on the introduction of paraffin). Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiche: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

Measures will be implemented to deal with hazardous situations (including ammunition removal), to continue to fill gaps in the situational picture (e.g. research to update the overall assessment) and to ensure forward-looking assessment (e.g. exchange of experts at national and international level). Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiche: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The identification of target loads of phosphorus at the inland/marine transfer point is a crucial basis in the eutrophication context in order to develop and implement inland marine-related mitigation needs and measures. The measure is implemented in cooperation with those responsible for the MSFD and WFD action planning. The OSPAR North-East Atlantic Environmental Strategy identifies country-specific maximum nutrient inputs. The measure under the MSFD is intended solely to derive the objectives. The development of target values (and associated indicators) for inputs of phosphorus, selected pollutants and plastics (including microplastics) at the transfer point in inland/marine is the subject of the action. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The action aims at developing criteria, framework conditions and practices based on Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practice (BAT/BEP), which serve as a guide for future-oriented environmentally friendly mariculture and a guide to licensing practices. In addition, in order to support the implementation of these guidelines and the development and implementation of BAT/BEP, the development of environmentally friendly and innovative methods in mariculture will be encouraged. The implementation of the measures provides for dialogue at regional level (HELCOM/OSPAR) and between environmental and aquaculture experts. The development of indicators is part of the operationalisation of the action. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The action is intended to complement actions on land. An information campaign focusing on seagoing ships/cruise ships, e.g. through brochures, explained films or stickers, aims to highlight the dangers of inappropriate disposal of medicines (e.g. via the toilet or run-off) to the marine environment and to raise awareness about proper disposal of old drugs on board and, as a consequence, also on land. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The aim of an information campaign is to provide information on the risks that UV-filters can pose to the marine environment and to promote the conscious use of sunscreen products. Information can be provided via brochures, postcards, posters and explained films, especially in coastal resorts. The development of measures is essential to ensure that human health is taken into account in the information campaign. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The measure relates to solid bulk goods and covers both damage and nutrients. Among other things, a study will identify necessary measures and policy options to ensure the acceptance of cargo residues in ports handling bulk cargo. Based on this, any need for further specification or amendment of MARPOL Annex V must be identified. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

In order to address measures to prevent and prevent the introduction and spread of non-indigenous species through biofouling, the Biofouling Guidelines (MEPC.207(62)) were adopted at IMO level in 2011. For the recreational craft sector, the Biofouling Guidance (MEPC.1/Circ. 792) In order to support the implementation of the IMO Biofouling Recommendations, taking into account regional circumstances in the Baltic Sea area, the proposal for a HELCOM Biofouling Management Roadmap was developed in the EU-Interreg project COMPLETE. This roadmap was presented by HELCOM and is expected to support the harmonised implementation of the Biofouling Guidelines in German coastal and marine waters as part of the future Baltic Sea Action Plan. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

There is an analysis and follow-up of recommendations for action from a marine protection perspective, where the existing regulatory framework for mining projects is an obstacle to the achievement of the MSFD objectives or how it should better take into account the MSFD requirements in order to ensure sustainable and MSFD-compliant use of German coastal and marine waters. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiches: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

The action aims at actively accompanying and supporting IMO activities in reporting, locating and, where appropriate, retrieving containers overboard. An investigation of national and international accidents with significant container losses is planned. The lessons learned will feed into proposals for individual organisational and technical arrangements. If necessary, the action may seek external expertise in order to provide an independent scientific basis for any regulatory proposals. These proposals are intended to feed into the national positioning, which in turn will form part of the EU coordination for IMO discussions. Additional information can be obtained from the measure fiche: https://www.meeresschutz.info/berichte-art13.html?file

* On the one hand, exposure modelling and hazard assessment for a list of approximately 2000 substances (which have been identified as potentially significant). * On the other hand, for substances monitored in at least four Member States, prioritisation is based on the ratio of the measured or predicted environmental concentration (PEC) and the predicted no-effect concentration (PNEC). [Source: BFG events 2010/4], www.bafg.de/DE/05_Wissen/04_Pub/03_Veranst/BfG-Veranstaltungen201004.html The effectiveness of the measure is covered by the MSFD environmental indicators. Specific indicators may exist within the framework of the policy implementing the action and may be used to assess effectiveness. //Indicators: The effectiveness of the measure is measured through the MSFD environmental indicators. Specific indicators may exist within the framework of the policy implementing the action and may be used to assess effectiveness.

Prohibition of the use of TBT for paints of ships (EC Regulation 782/2003, International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships (IMO, 2001)). Chemicals regulations: Registration of substances used, safe handling, risk assessment, authorisation and restriction of chemicals, information requirements, access rights. Transposition in D by the See-Environmental Behaviour Ordinance (SeeUmwVerhV), www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bundesrecht/seeumwverhv/gesamt.pdf

OSPAR Decision 90/3 (1990) recommends that chlor-alkali plants using mercury cell technology be phased out and that they should be fully shut down by 2010. HELCOM Recommendation 23/6 (2002): Reduction of mercury emissions and discharges from the chlor-alkali industry.

The IED of 24 November 2010 forms the basis for permitting industrial installations with special environmental impact across the EU. In addition to pollutant emissions in the various media, all production processes must be taken into account in order to reduce the consumption of resources and energy and other environmental pressures during operation and after the closure of an industrial installation. Transposed into Germany by amending existing laws, in particular the • Federal Immission Control Act, • Water Management Act, • Circular Economy Act.

The Gothenburg and Aarhus Protocols are part of the United Nations World Economic Commission (UNECE) Geneva Convention on Air Pollution. * The 1998 Aarhus Protocol on Heavy Metals required States Parties to drastically reduce air pollution from heavy metals. In a further protocol in 1998, a number of UNECE countries agreed on measures to reduce emissions of persistent organic compounds (POPs). Both Protocols entered into force in 2003. * The Gothenburg Protocol considers the combined effects of pollutants and is therefore also referred to as a multi-component protocol. The aim is to combat acidification, eutrophication and the formation of ground-level ozone. To this end, the Protocol contains numerous provisions on emission reduction, monitoring, reporting, etc. and national emission ceilings (NECs) for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ammonia and volatile organic compounds (NEC Directive, 2001/81/EC). It was adopted in 1999 and entered into force in 2005. * The 39th Ordinance implementing the Federal Immission Control Act (39. BImSchV) transposes the NEC Directive into German law. [Sources: www.bmub.bund.de/P694/ and www.uba.de]

The international MARPOL Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of 1973 contains 20 articles of general obligations for States Parties, procedural instructions and basic rules. The practically relevant provisions for the prevention of pollution of the marine environment in relation to the various types of ship-related waste are set out in Annexes I to VI. The following apply here: Annexes I, II, III, V, VI: Prevention of pollution by: Appendix I: Oil, II: Noxious liquid substances, III: Pollutants transported in packaged form, V: Waste from ships and VI: Rules for the prevention of air pollution from seagoing vessels.

The designation as PSSA (Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas, dt. Specially sensitive marine areas according to the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee) includes: Awareness-raising, definition of mandatory deep water routes. For the Baltic Sea: Traffic separation plans, avoidance areas, mandatory ship reporting system, MARPOL Special Area and SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area) www.bsh.de/de/Schifffahrt/Sportschifffahrt/Berichtigungsservice_NfS/Schifffahrtsvorschriften/2013/Beilage16-2013.pdf

Spatial planning tool to systematically coordinate usage claims in the coastal zone and its development. ICZM is guided by sustainability criteria and considers the sea and land side of coastal areas as a functional unit. The effectiveness of the measure is measured through the MSFD environmental indicators. Specific indicators may exist within the framework of the policy implementing the action and may be used to assess effectiveness. //Indicators: The effectiveness of the measure is measured through the MSFD environmental indicators. Specific indicators may exist within the framework of the policy implementing the action and may be used to assess effectiveness.

Across all objectives, the Baltic Sea Action Plan, updated to implement the Helsinki Convention, contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the MSFD in the sense of a Category 1b measure, while continuing existing HELCOM measures. The inclusion of regional measures, plans and programmes in the national programme of measures does not alter their legal nature. The effectiveness of the measure is measured through the MSFD environmental indicators. Specific indicators may exist within the framework of the policy implementing the action and may be used to assess effectiveness. //Indicators: BSAP’s actions are linked to the HELCOM indicator system, which captures the impact of the measures (https://helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/). The indicator system is constantly evolving.