The Directive 2024/3099 amends the existing EU port State control system established by Directive 2009/16/EC. Here are the key aspects:The Directive updates and modernizes the port State control system in the EU by incorporating new international conventions, improving ship risk assessment methods, and enhancing inspection procedures. It aims to ensure ships calling at EU ports comply with international standards on safety, environmental protection, and working conditions.The main structural changes include:- Adding new international conventions to the scope (Ballast Water Management Convention, Nairobi Convention on Wreck Removal, Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling)- Establishing a separate voluntary system for inspection of fishing vessels over 24 meters- Updating the ship risk profile system to better reflect environmental performance- Introducing new provisions on electronic certificates and quality management systems for port State control authoritiesKey provisions that are most important for implementation:- New risk parameters for determining ship inspections, with greater emphasis on environmental compliance- More flexible inspection scheduling system allowing postponement of inspections under certain conditions- Enhanced training requirements for port State control officers- Mandatory quality management system certification for port State control administrations by 2032- New procedures for refusing access to EU ports for ships with poor safety records- Updated requirements for inspection databases and information sharing between authorities
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