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

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