Introduction

The countries surrounding the Baltic Sea are participating in the HELCOM cooperation on implementation of the agreed Baltic Strategy for improvement of the marine environment. Listed below are some of the important recommendations:

HELCOM RECOMMENDATION 1/1
Measures to Ensure the Use of Reception Facilities for Wastes for Ships

HELCOM RECOMMENDATION 19/8
Application of the "no-special-fee" system in the Baltic Sea area

HELCOM RECOMMENDATION 19/11
Notification of ship's wastes

HELCOM RECOMMENDATION 19/12
Waste management plans for ports

HELCOM RECOMMENDATION 19/13
Basic principles of ashore handling of ship-generated wastes