Towards a future Maritime Policy for the European Union

jd

This may interest some people here. Some people who frequent us on www.sea-angling-ireland.org have made a submission. We (SAI) hope to do so as well. I know time is short, but perhaps some of you would like to make a submission.

***PLEASE NOTE: The submission deadline has been extended until Tuesday 13th March 2007***

jd

http://www.maritimegreenpaper.ie/

http://www.maritimegreenpaper.ie/submissions/received.shtml
Deadline extended




1. INTRODUCTION
Makes the case for a European Maritime Policy: Internal (sectoral policies) and external drivers
1.1.1. Should the EU have an integrated maritime policy?
1.1.2. How can the EU add value to the many national, local and private initiatives
which already exist in the maritime field?
NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2. RETAINING EUROPES’ LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE
MARITIME DEVELOPMENT
2.1 A Competitive Maritime Industry
Identifies Europe’s maritime sectors, their growth prospects and competitiveness.
2.1.1. How can European maritime sectors remain competitive, including taking into
account specific needs of SMEs?
2.1.2. What mechanisms should be in place to ensure that new maritime development is sustainable?


NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.2. The Importance of the Marine Environment for the Sustainable Use of our
Marine Resources
The role of the Marine Environment and the EU Marine (Environment) Strategy – Directive.
2.2.1. How can maritime policy contribute to maintaining our ocean resources
and environment?
2.2.2. How can a maritime policy further the aims of the MaritimeThematic Strategy?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.2.3. How can risk assessment best be used to further safety at sea?
2.3 Remaining at the Cutting Edge of Knowledge andTechnology
The role of science and technology – the 7th EU Framework Programme (2007-2013)
2.3.1. How can a European Marine Related Research Strategy be developed to further
deepen our knowledge and promote new technologies?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.3.2. Should a European Marine Research Network be developed?
2.3.3. What mechanisms can best turn knowledge into income and jobs?

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2.3.4. In what ways should stakeholders be involved?
2.4 Innovation under Changing Circumstances
Addressing climate change and opportunities for renewable ocean energy, blue biotechnology etc.
2.4.1. What further steps should the EU take to mitigate and adapt to climate change
in the marine environment?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.4.2. How can innovative offshore renewable energy technologies be promoted
and implemented?
2.4.3. How can energy efficiency improvements and fuel diversification in shipping
be achieved?
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2.4.4. What is needed to realise the potential benefits of blue biotechnology
2.5 Developing Europe’s Maritime Skills and Expanding Sustainable Maritime
Employment
2.5.1. How can the decline in the number of Europeans entering certain maritime
professions be reversed and the safety and attractiveness of jobs ensured?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.5.2. How can better working conditions, wages and safety be combined with sectoral
competitiveness?
2.5.3. How can the quality of education, training and certification be assured?

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2.6 Clustering
2.6.1. What role can maritime clusters play in increasing competitiveness, in particular
for SMEs, in improving the attractiveness of maritime jobs, and promoting a sense
of maritime identity?
2.6.2. How can the EU promote synergies between interrelated sectors?

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2.7 The Regulatory Framework
2.7.1. How could the regulatory framework for the maritime economy be improved to
avoid unintended and contradictory impacts on maritime goals?
2.7.2. Which exclusions of the maritime sector from some EU social legislation are still
justified? Should further specific legal instruments on employment conditions in the
maritime sector be encouraged?

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2 .7.3. How can EU safety regulation be simplified while maintaining high level standards?
2.7.4. To what extent can economic incentives, self-regulation and corporate social
responsibility complement government regulation?
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2.7.5. What further EU action is needed to deal with the inadequacies of sub-standard
flags and to provide incentives to register under European flags?
2.7.6. Should an optional EU register be made available?What conditions and incentives
could be contemplated for such a register?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
2.7.7. How should the Common Fisheries Policy be further developed to achieve its aim
of sustainable fisheries?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
3. MAXIMISING QUALITY OF LIFE IN COASTAL REGIONS
3.1. The increasing Attraction of Coastal Areas as a Place to Live andWork
3.1.1. How can the quality of life in coastal regions of Europe be maintained,
while continuing to develop sustainable income and jobs?
3.1.2. What data need to be made available for planning in coastal regions?

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3.2. Adapting to Coastal Risks
3.2.1 What must be done to reduce the vulnerability of coastal regions to risks from
floods and erosion?
3.2.2. What further cooperation is needed in the EU to respond adequately to
natural disasters?

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3.2.3. How can our shores and coastal waters be better policed to prevent human threats?
3.3. Developing CoastalTourism
3.3.1. How can innovation in services and products related to coastal tourism be
effectively supported?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
3.3.2. What specific measures promoting the sustainable tourism development of coastal
regions and islands should be taken at EU level?
3.4. Managing the Land/Sea Interface
3.4.1. How can ICZM be successfully implemented?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
3.4.2. How can the EU best ensure the continued sustainable development of ports?
3.4.3. What role can be played by regional centres of maritime excellence?

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4. PROVIDINGTHETOOLSTO MANAGE OUR RELATIONS
WITHTHE OCEANS
4.1 Data at the Service of Multiple Activities
4.1.1. On what lines should a European Atlas of the Seas be developed?
4.1.2. How can a European Marine Observation and Data Network be set up,maintained
and financed on a sustainable basis?
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4.1.3. Should a comprehensive network of existing and future vessel tracking systems be
developed for the coastal waters of the EU?
4.1.4. What data sources should it use, how would these be integrated, and to whom would
it deliver services?
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4.2 Spatial Planning for a Growing Maritime Economy
4.2.1. What are the principles and mechanisms that should underpin maritime spatial
planning systems?
4.2.2. How can systems for planning on land and sea be made compatible?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
4.3 Making the Most of Financial Support for Coastal Regions
4.3.1. How can EU financial instruments best contribute to the achievement of maritime
policy goals?
4.3.2. Is there a need for better data on coastal regions and on maritime activities?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
4.3.3. How should maritime policy be reflected in the discussions relating to the next
EU Financial Framework?
EU Maritime Green Paper
Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union
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5. MARITIME GOVERNANCE
5.1. Policy Making within the EU
5.1.1. How can an integrated approach to maritime affairs be implemented in the EU?
5.1.2. What principles should underlie it?

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5.1.3. Should an annual conference on best practice in maritime governance be held?
5.2 The Offshore Activities of Governments
5.2.1. How can the EU help to stimulate greater coherence, cost efficiency and coordination
between the activities of government on EU coastal waters?

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5.2.2. Should an EU coastguard service be set up? What might be its aim and functions?
5.2.3. For what other activities should a “Common European Maritime Space” be developed?

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5.3 International Rules for Global Activities
5.3.1. How can the EU best bring its weight to bear in international maritime fora?
5.3.2. Should the European Community become a member of more multilateral
maritime organisations?

NATIONAL CONSULTATION QUESTIONNAIRE
5.3.3. What action should the EU undertake to strengthen international efforts to
eliminate IUU fisheries?
5.3.4. How can EU external policy be used to promote a level playing field for the global
maritime economy and the adoption of sustainable maritime policies and practices
by third countries?

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5.4 Taking Account of Geographical Realities
5.4.1. What regional specificities need to be taken into account in EU maritime policies?
5.4.2. How should maritime affairs be further integrated into the EU’s neighbourhood
and development policies?

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6. RECLAIMING EUROPE’S MARITIME HERITAGE AND
REAFFIRMING EUROPE’S MARITIME IDENTITY
6.1. What action should the EU take to support maritime education and heritage
and to foster a stronger sense of maritime identity?