THE LEGAL PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION PREVENTION IN LATVIAN PORTS

Abstract

Still more are issued in Latvia legislation in pollution prevention and are increasingly made environmental protection measures and pollution prevention procedures, documentation and training the staff responsible. The ports of Latvia, as an essential component of maritime shipping must take a definite position on the prevention of marine pollution. The port authorities, as the United Unions and IMO Member State, in accordance with THE recommendations of the ingredients, should be laid down for the regulations, which not only to facilitate, but also to contribute to the work of the authorities responsible for the investigation of maritime accidents and pollution reduction. Work examines how the local governments of Latvian big ports in process of issue of port rules, account shall be taken of the HELCOM recommendations, as well as the improvement of the knowledge of the regulatory framework is provided and how to improve the fight against environmental pollution and development of Latvian ports.