Gradual reduction of anthropogenic inputs of hazardous substances prioritised for the Estonian marine area (pollution loads of HELCOM core indicator substances metals) that have not achieved GES, are decreasing).

Estonia's national capacity to respond to spillages of oil and other harmful substances is at the regionally agreed level. In accordance with the Harbour Act, the ports ensure pollution control capacity and the reception and treatment of ship waste.

BALEE-T32 - reducing the environmental impact from ship loading and unloading activities in ports.

Reducing the environmental impact from stormwater runoffs (point sources) to the sea.

Marine aquaculture, including aquaculture infrastructure, is environmentally friendly and does not cause increased nutrient or pollutant concentrations.

BALEE-T35 - ships visiting Estonian ports are fulfilling environmental requirements set by international conventions.

Increasing the marine research capacity and improving the marine educational activities. All features covered for all related descriptors.

75% of predominant pressure and impact indicators under primary criteria are showing good environmental status and 25% of the indicators are showing improvement trends towards achieving good environmental status. All features covered for all related descriptors.

Data used for MSFD assessment is available as spatial datasets. All features are addressed across all descriptors, with no specific feature singled out for emphasis.

Methodolog(y)ies for assessing climate change, anthropogenic pressures and their mutual impacts affecting marine ecosystems are developed through regional cooperation. All features are addressed across all descriptors, with no specific feature singled out for emphasis.

Data coverage is sufficient in order to assess entire marine area using indicators described under MSFD primary criteria and HELCOM core indicators. Relevant for all descriptors and climate change, with particular emphasis on D4/D1, D11, and D8.

Remediation of high-risk and environmentally hazardous ship wrecks.

The environmental permits issued for marine infrastructure (for maintenance work and pollutant emissions associated with the use of LNG terminals, wind farms, aquaculture, etc.) include up-to- date requirements for monitoring of pollutant emissions, and the use of chemicals and the release of pollutants into the water are carried out only in accordance with the environmental permits (based on Section 187 of the Water Act, a water permit is required for the discharge of pollutants or waste water and cooling water into the recieving waterbody).

The lack of knowledge regarding the harmful effects of pollutants (including cumulative effects or combined effects) on species or the state of their habitats has been eliminated, and a monitoring system has been developed to monitor the long-term effects of pollution after significant acute pollution cases.

Decarbonising domestic ferry services, reducing CO2 equivalent emissions from inter-island ferries.

Enhancing environmental supervision over maritime and port activities (inspections, compliance with requirements).