Wet van 23 december 2010 tot wijziging van de Wet havenstaatcontrole in verband met de implementatie van richtlijn 2009/16/EG van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van de Europese Unie van 23 april 2009 betreffende havenstaatcontrole

This law updates the Dutch Port State Control Act to implement European Union Directive 2009/16/EC. It aims to harmonize the inspection and certification of ships arriving in EU ports to ensure maritime safety and prevent substandard shipping. The changes affect shipping companies and vessel operators, introducing stricter inspection regimes and safety standards for ships visiting Dutch ports.