#2016-816French Law No. 2016-816 for the Blue Economy
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This law introduces changes in the measurement regulations for ships in France and updates rules around ship registration, compliance with maritime conventions, and tax regulations for maritime operations. It affects ship owners, maritime professionals, and administrations involved in maritime registration and regulation. The law aims to ensure French ships comply with international standards and simplifies the classification process for ships under 24 meters.
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Key Changes
- Updates measurement regulations for ships, differentiating between professional and fishing vessels based on length.
- Revises ship registration procedures and compliance with maritime conventions.
- Modifies tax regulations for maritime operations and ship ownership.
Obligations
What this law requires
Ship owners must obtain a certificate of gauge for professional ships of 24 meters or more, which is issued by the authorized administrative authority or classification societies.
Ship owners of professional ships under 24 meters must declare the gauge of their ships, which will act as a certificate of gauge; any fraudulent declaration will be subject to penalties.
All French-flagged ships must be registered and have a certificate of registration on board when taking to sea.
Management of maritime operations must comply with international standards as specified in the international conventions referenced in this law.
If a ship is operated under bareboat charter, its registration in France can only be suspended with the prior consent of mortgage creditors and under conditions set by law.