Inland waterway transport: River Information Services (RIS)

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1Proposal for a directive · Recital 1
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   (1) Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council3 establishes a framework for the deployment and use of harmonised river information services (‘RIS’) in the Union. The deployment of RIS on inland waterways supports the safety and efficiency of transport by inland waterways, and ultimately its sustainability, by increasing the efficiency of inland waterways operations. __________________ 3 Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 152, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2005/44/oj).

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   (1) Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council3 establishes a framework for the deployment and use of harmonised river information services (‘RIS’) in the Union. The deployment of RIS on inland waterways supports the safety, efficiency and sustainability of transport by inland waterways, and ultimately the attractiveness of the sector and of the working conditions of vessel crew members. __________________ 3 Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 152, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2005/44/oj).

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2. Amendment 2Proposal for a directive · Recital 4
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   (4) Regulation (EU) 1315/201310 sets up requirements for the development of the trans-European transport network (‘TEN-T’)11 to achieve the smooth functioning of the internal market, and it aims to ensure that the same high-quality services are available and compatible with the systems of other transport modes along this network. __________________ 10 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1315/oj). 11 The EU’s trans-European transport network policy, t…

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   (4) Regulation (EU) 2024/167910 sets up requirements for the development of the trans-European transport network (‘TEN-T’)11 to achieve the smooth functioning of the internal market, and it aims to ensure that the same high-quality services are available and compatible with the systems of other transport modes along this network. __________________ 10 Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1153 and (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 (OJ L, 2024/1679, 28.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1679/oj)…

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3. Amendment 3Proposal for a directive · Recital 5
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   (5) Given that the majority of journeys of inland vessels are of international nature, RIS should be focused on those inland waterways being a part of the TEN-T and thus of high importance for the Union and not only those belonging to an interconnected network. Member States should be able to continue extending, on a voluntary basis, the RIS requirements to parts of their inland waterways network other than those included in the TEN-T to account for national specificities.

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   (5) Given that the majority of journeys of inland vessels are of international nature, RIS should be focused on those inland waterways being a part of the TEN-T and thus of high importance for the Union. Member States should be able to continue extending, on a voluntary basis, the RIS requirements to parts of their inland waterways network other than those included in the TEN-T to account for national specificities. Member States should also be able to provide RIS services in a cross-border context by either of the two Member States concerned. The competent Member States’ authorities should cooperate for the purpose of the provision of those RIS services on cross-border inland waterways.

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4. Amendment 4Proposal for a directive · Recital 6
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   (6) The experience gained from the application of Directive 2005/44/EC showed that it is important to strengthen the technical specifications concerning the provision of data on navigation and voyage planning, in order to improve the quality and timeliness of information provided to RIS users. The European Reference Data Management System (‘ERDMS’) contains necessary information for the proper functioning of RIS and is set up and operated by the Commission. Member States should therefore support the operation of the ERDMS by supplying all the required data in a timely manner and revise and update them as needed at least on a yearly basis.

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   (6) The experience gained from the application of Directive 2005/44/EC showed that it is important to strengthen the technical specifications concerning the provision of data on navigation and voyage planning, in order to improve the quality and timeliness of information provided to RIS users. The European Reference Data Management System (‘ERDMS’) provides reference data and code lists necessary for the proper functioning of RIS.

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5. Amendment 5Proposal for a directive · Recital 8
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   (8) In order for RIS to allow for interconnection with the logistics chain, it is important that information is shared not only within the inland waterway transport users, but also with systems and applications of other modes of transport. The Maritime National Single Windows (‘MNSW’) within the European Maritime Single Window environment (‘EMSWe’)12 should enable harmonised ship reporting across the Union. The exchange of traffic related information, such as arrival and departure times, would ensure interoperability, multimodality, and smooth integration of inland waterway transport with the overall logistics chain. The electronic freight transport information (‘eFTI’) should form the basis…

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   (8) In order for RIS to allow for interconnection with the logistics chain, it is important that interfaces are established not only between the inland waterway transport systems, but also with systems and applications of other modes of transport. The Maritime National Single Windows (‘MNSW’) within the European Maritime Single Window environment (‘EMSWe’)12 should enable harmonised ship reporting across the Union in maritime transport. The exchange of traffic related information, such as arrival and departure times, would ensure interoperability, multimodality, and smooth integration of inland waterway transport (IWT) with the overall logistics chain. The electronic freight transport inform…

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6. Amendment 6Proposal for a directive · Recital 9
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   (9) The exchange of information between inland waterway vessels and inland ports, for example on availability of port installations, operating times, or vessel and cargo information is not always optimal, which impacts the efficiency of IWT operations. Information on the availability of alternative fuel infrastructure in ports is of particular importance in promoting the environmental performance of the sector. In order to simplify and streamline the exchange of such information and improve the overall efficiency of the sector, it is important that such exchanges become part of RIS and that the necessary technical specifications are developed.

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   (9) The exchange of information between inland waterway vessels and inland ports, for example on availability of port installations, operating times, or vessel and cargo information is not always optimal, which impacts the efficiency of IWT operations. Information on the availability of alternative fuel infrastructure in ports is of particular importance in promoting the environmental performance of the sector. In order to simplify and streamline the exchange of such information and improve the overall efficiency of the sector, it is important that standardised interfaces are established to become part of RIS and that the necessary technical specifications are developed

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7. Amendment 7Proposal for a directive · Recital 11 a (new)
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   (11a) Cooperation with third countries, in particular neighbouring countries, is relevant in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the RIS Platform and those third countries´ national RIS. Member States should actively seek such cooperation with neighbouring third countries and encourage their involvement in cross-border projects, provided they adhere to the same level of cybersecurity.

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8. Amendment 8Proposal for a directive · Recital 12
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   (12) In order to ensure the proper and effective application of Directive 2005/44/EC, Member States should ensure that an effective procedure is in place to handle complaints. Member States’ authorities should cooperate when handling complaints involving cross-border elements (for example, incompatible standards in reporting of vessel information), as 75% of inland waterways operations includes international voyages. By analysing the subject matter of the complaints, as well as their frequency and the way and timeliness of their resolution, it can be possible to identify the extent to which the provisions of the Directive are complied with, thus supporting the monitoring of implementation by…

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   (12) In order to ensure the proper and effective application of Directive 2005/44/EC and to avoid fragmentation and regulatory burden resulting from its uneven application, Member States should ensure that an effective procedure is in place to handle complaints. Where possible, this should be based on existing feedback mechanisms in order to avoid any additional administrative and financial burden. Member States’ authorities should cooperate when handling complaints involving cross-border elements (for example, incompatible standards in reporting of vessel information), as 75% of inland waterways operations includes international voyages. By analysing the subject matter of the complaints, as…

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9. Amendment 9Proposal for a directive · Recital 14
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   (14) The requirements and technical specifications for the purposes of RIS should ensure in particular that all RIS data can be processed solely in accordance with a comprehensive, rights-based access-control system that provides assigned functionalities, that all competent authorities can have immediate access to that data in accordance with their respective regulatory competences, that appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to ensure that the processing by electronic means of personal data can be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of t…

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   (14) The requirements and technical specifications for the purposes of RIS should ensure in particular that RIS data, which constitute personal data under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, can be processed solely in accordance with a comprehensive, rights-based access-control system that provides assigned functionalities, that all competent authorities can have immediate access to that data in accordance with their respective regulatory competences, that appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to ensure that the processing by electronic means of personal data can be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the…

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10. Amendment 10Proposal for a directive · Recital 15
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    (15) In order to ensure the safe and optimal navigation of vessels in inland waterways, Member States should be aware of the position of all inland waterway vessels including through the use of automatic identification systems (‘AIS’) data. Member States should also exchange RIS related information to increase the efficiency of RIS and reduce reporting requirements. Where transmission and exchange of RIS related information for these purposes cannot be achieved without processing of personal data, Member States should ensure the lawfulness of the processing of those personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

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    (15) In order to ensure the safe and optimal navigation of vessels in inland waterways, Member States should be aware of the position of all inland waterway vessels including through the use of automatic identification systems (‘AIS’) data. Member States should also exchange RIS related information to increase the efficiency of RIS and reduce reporting requirements. Where transmission and exchange of RIS related information for these purposes cannot be achieved without processing of personal data, such as the processing of names or the processing of location data, which allows to identify directly or indirectly a person, Member States should ensure the lawfulness of the processing of those p…

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11. Amendment 11Proposal for a directive · Recital 26
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    (26) The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council and delivered an opinion on [XX XX 2024]22 . __________________ 22 OJ C […], […], p. […].

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    (26) The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council and delivered an opinion on 20 March 2024 __________________ 22 OJ C […], […], p. […].

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12. Amendment 12Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 1 – paragraph 2
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    2. This Directive provides a framework for the establishment and further development of technical requirements, specifications and conditions to ensure harmonised, interoperable and open RIS on the Union inland waterways and ensure continuity with other modal traffic management services, in particular maritime vessel traffic management and information services.

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    2. This Directive provides a framework for the establishment and further development of technical requirements, specifications and conditions to ensure harmonised, interoperable and open RIS on the Union inland waterways and facilitate continuity with other modal traffic management services, through the use of standardised interfaces.

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13. Amendment 13Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 2 – paragraph 1
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    1. This Directive applies to the implementation and operation of RIS on all inland waterways and inland ports of the Member States which are part of the trans-European transport network, as specified and listed in Annex I and II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 . __________________ 23 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1315/oj).

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    1. This Directive applies to the implementation and operation of RIS on all inland waterways and inland ports of the Member States which are part of the trans-European transport network, as specified and listed in Annex I and II to Regulation (EU) No 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 and which are directly connected to inland waterways and inland ports of another Member State, which are part of the trans-European transport network, as specified and listed in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EU) No 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council. __________________ 23 Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on Unio…

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14. Amendment 14Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point ha
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    (ha) ‘trans-European transport network’ (TEN-T) means inland waterways as defined in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 1315/2013;

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    (ha) ‘trans-European transport network’ (TEN-T) means inland waterways as defined in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2024/1679;

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15. Amendment 15Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point hb
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    (hb) ‘electronic freight transport information’ (eFTI) means electronic freight transport information as defined in Article 3(4) of Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 ; __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 on electronic freight transport information (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 33, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/1056/oj).

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16. Amendment 16Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point hc
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    (hc) ‘European Maritime Single Window environment’ (‘EMSWe’) means European Maritime Single Window environment as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 ; __________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 establishing a European Maritime Single Window environment and repealing Directive 2010/65/EU (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 64, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1239/oj).

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17. Amendment 17Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point hd
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    (hd) ‘maritime National Single Window’ means a maritime National Single Window as defined in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1239;

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18. Amendment 18Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point he
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    (he) ‘European Reference Data Management System’ (ERDMS) means a single point of access repository (library) of reference data and codes lists that are used by IT applications in inland waterway transport operated by the Commission;

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    (he) ‘European Reference Data Management System’ (ERDMS) means a single point of access repository (library) of reference data and codes lists that are used by IT applications in inland waterway transport operated by the Commission. It does not include the network data provided by the Member State in accordance with Annexes I and III;

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19. Amendment 19Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point hh
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    (hh) ‘RIS Platform’ means an electronic single-point-of-access platform sourced by national RIS information and providing Fairway-, Infrastructure-, Traffic- and Transport Information Services, including route- and transport planning, for RIS users and serving for electronic reporting according to the ‘once-only’ principle;

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    (hh) ‘RIS Platform’ means an electronic single-point-of-access platform sourced by national RIS information and providing technical and operational services such as Fairway-, Infrastructure-, Traffic- and Transport Information Services, including route- and transport planning, for RIS users and serving for electronic reporting according to the ‘once-only’ principle;

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20. Amendment 20Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point hi
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    (hi) ‘Inland ports’ means an inland waterway port of the TEN-T core network or TEN-T comprehensive network, as listed and categorised in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013.

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    (hi) ‘Inland ports’ means an inland waterway port of the TEN-T core network or TEN-T comprehensive network, as listed and categorised in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 2024/1679.’

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21. Amendment 21Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
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    (a) ensure that all relevant data are supplied to RIS users concerning navigation and voyage planning on inland waterways. These data, as defined in Annex I, shall be up-to-date and provided at least in an accessible common electronic format;

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    (a) ensure that all relevant data are supplied to RIS users concerning navigation and voyage planning on inland waterways. These network data, as defined in Annex I, shall be up-to-date and provided at least in an accessible common electronic format in accordance with Annex III;

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22. Amendment 22Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
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    (b) ensure that for all their inland waterways of the TEN-T, in addition to the data referred to in point (a), electronic navigational charts suitable for navigational purposes are available to RIS users;

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    (b) ensure that for all their inland waterways and inland ports of the TEN-T, in addition to the data referred to in point (a), electronic navigational charts suitable for navigational purposes are available to RIS users;

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23. Amendment 23Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
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    (c) enable, as far as ship reporting is required by national or international regulations, the competent authorities to receive electronic ship reports of the required data from ships. In cross-border transport, this information shall be transmitted to the competent authorities of the neighbouring State and any such transmission shall be completed before arrival of the vessels at the border;

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    (c) enable, as far as ship reporting is required by national or international regulations, the competent authorities to receive electronic ship reports of all required data from ships. In cross-border transport, this information shall be transmitted in full to the competent authorities of the neighbouring State and any such transmission shall be completed before arrival of the vessels at the border;

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24. Amendment 24Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
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    (e) ensure that ERDMS is kept up to date by supplying all the necessary data without delay and revise them at least once per year;

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    (e) ensure that the network data in the European RIS Platform is kept up to date by supplying all the necessary network data in accordance with Annexes I and III without delay;

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25. Amendment 25Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
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    (f) ensure that at least traffic related information is exchanged between RIS and electronic information exchange environments established by Union law and used in other transport modes, including through maritime National Single Windows within EMSWe;

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    (f) ensure that at least traffic related information is made available through interfaces following the technical specifications laid down in accordance with Annex II, point 7, where applicable, to electronic information exchange environments established by Union law and used in other transport modes;

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26. Amendment 26Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
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    (g) ensure that dangerous goods related information as required pursuant to Chapter 5.4 of Part 5 of the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN), concluded at Geneva on 26 May 2000, as referred to in Section III.1 of Annex III to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament of the Council26 shall be made available to the competent authorities on an eFTI platform, through a unique electronic identifying link referred to in point (e) of Article 9(1)of Regulation (EU) 2020/1056; __________________ 26 Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland tra…

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27. Amendment 27Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
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    (h) ensure that information is exchanged between RIS and the port community systems of inland ports, including, among others, up-to-date, availability of berths, and of alternative fuel infrastructure, and in particular those installations required pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 ; __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU (OJ L 234, 22.9.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1804/oj).

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    (h) ensure that standardised interfaces in accordance with Annexes II and III are made available for the port community systems of inland ports, including, among others, up-to-date, availability of berths, and of alternative fuel infrastructure, and in particular those installations required pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 ; __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU (OJ L 234, 22.9.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1804/oj).

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28. Amendment 28Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
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    (i) ensure that information is exchanged between RIS and other smart inland waterways infrastructure systems for the purpose of managing of river traffic.

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    (i) ensure that standardised interfaces in accordance with Annexes II and III are made available to other smart inland waterways infrastructure systems for the purpose of managing of river traffic.

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29. Amendment 29Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 5
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    5. Member States shall create, operate, use and maintain a single RIS Platform which provides fairway-, infrastructure-, traffic-, and transport related data. The RIS Platform shall be accessible for all RIS users and shall be the main platform for the exchange of RIS related information. It shall contain interfaces for connections with systems of other transport modes and inland ports. Member States shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for operating RIS Platform.

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    5. Member States shall create, operate, use and maintain a single RIS Platform which provides fairway-, infrastructure-, traffic-, and transport related services and provide the necessary data. The RIS Platform shall be accessible for all RIS users and shall be the main platform for the exchange of RIS related information. It shall contain interfaces for connections with systems of other transport modes and inland ports. Member States shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for operating RIS Platform. The RIS platform shall be open to contributions from third countries whose waterways are connected to the European waterway network willing to cooperate and provide their…

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30. Amendment 30Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
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    5a. ERDMS provides reference data and code lists necessary for the proper functioning of RIS.

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31. Amendment 31Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 6
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    6. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the operational characteristics, roles and procedures for the RIS platform and identifying its operating entity, based on the principles for RIS technical specifications set out in point 7 of Annex II, to ensure their uniform implementation throughout the Union. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(2).

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    6. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the operational characteristics, roles and procedures for the RIS platform including its interaction with ERDMS and identifying its operating entity, based on the principles for RIS technical specifications set out in point 7 of Annex II, to ensure their uniform implementation throughout the Union. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(2).

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32. Amendment 32Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 7
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    7. For the use of the automatic identification systems (‘AIS’), the regional arrangement concerning the radiotelephone service on inland waterways concluded in Basel on 6 April 2000 in the framework of the radio regulations of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shall apply.

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    7. For the use of the automatic identification systems (‘AIS’), the Regional Arrangement on the Radio Communication Service for Inland Waterways (RAINWAT) concluded in Bucharest on 12 April 2012 in the framework of the radio regulations of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shall apply.

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33. Amendment 33Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 4 – paragraph 9
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    9. The Commission shall take appropriate measures to verify the interoperability, reliability and safety of RIS.

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    9. The Commission shall take appropriate measures to verify the interoperability, reliability, availability and safety of RIS.

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34. Amendment 34Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
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    (h) interconnection and exchange of information with IT platforms of other transport modes, including at least eFTI and EMSWe;

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    (h) standardised interfaces for IT platforms of other transport modes;

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35. Amendment 35Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point i
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    (i) interconnection and exchange of information with port management systems and with smart inland waterway infrastructure systems;

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    (i) standardised interface for port management systems and smart inland waterway infrastructure systems;

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36. Amendment 36Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point j
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    (j) provisions for navigation, and voyage planning.

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    (j) data for navigation, and voyage planning.

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37. Amendment 37Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 6
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    Article 6 Satellite positioning For the purpose of RIS, for which exact positioning is required, the use of satellite positioning technologies is recommended.

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    (5a) Article 6 is replaced by the following: "Article 6 Satellite positioning For the purpose of RIS, for which exact positioning is required, the use of satellite positioning technologies is recommended, provided by Galileo, including the High Accuracy Service and Open Service Navigation Message Authentication and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS). For the purpose of applications and services relying on Earth observation data, the use of Copernicus data, information or services is recommended."

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38. Amendment 38Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 8a – paragraph 1
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    1. Each Member State shall ensure that an effective procedure is in place to handle complaints arising from the application of this Directive.

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    1. Each Member State shall ensure that an effective, simple and accessible procedure is in place, building, where possible, on existing structures, to handle complaints arising from the application of this Directive.

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39. Amendment 39Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 8a – paragraph 8
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    8. Member States shall inform the Commission on an annual basis about the number and type of complaints received by the authorities responsible for handling of complaints, the number of corrective actions taken, and the time required to resolve complaints.

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    8. Member States shall inform the Commission on an annual basis about the number and type of complaints received by the authorities responsible for handling of complaints, the number of corrective actions taken, justifications for the cases, where no corrective action has been taken and the time required to resolve complaints.

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40. Amendment 40Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 9 – title
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    Rules on privacy and security of information

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    Rules on privacy, security of information and processing of personal data

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41. Amendment 41Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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    Data that constitute personal data as defined in Article 4, point (1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 may be processed on the basis of this Directive only insofar as such processing is necessary for the performance of RIS applications, with a view to ensuring harmonised, interoperable and accessible RIS on the Union inland waterways and to facilitate standardised interfaces with other modal traffic management services.

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42. Amendment 42Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 10 – paragraph 2
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    2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10a to amend Annex III by updating, if appropriate in view of the criteria defined in paragraph 3, and in line with the principles of Annex II the reference to the most recent version of the ES-RIS and to set the date of its application.

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43. Amendment 43Proposal for a directive · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 · Directive 2005/44/EC · Article 12a – paragraph 1 a (new)
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    The Commission shall, if appropriate, by ... [3 years after the date of entry into force] submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the potential benefits and costs of extending the scope of this Directive to those inland waterways and inland ports of the Member States, which are part of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) but are not covered by Article 2(1).

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44. Amendment 44Proposal for a directive · Annex I · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex I – indent 5 a (new)
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    – location and current availability of alternative fuels infrastructure, including shore-side electricity supply;

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45. Amendment 45Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 6 – point h
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    (h) collect and report anonymised and aggregate usage data that can be used for the monitoring of the implementation of RIS, including at least the number of RIS users, data availability in RIS platform, connection and the number of exchanges with other systems (for example eFTI, EMSWe, port community systems).

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    (h) collect and report anonymised and aggregate usage data that can be used for the monitoring of the implementation of RIS, including at least the number of RIS users, data availability in RIS platform, connection and the number of exchanges with other systems or platforms.

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46. Amendment 46Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 6 – point h a (new)
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    (ha) ensure cybersecurity.

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47. Amendment 47Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 7 – title
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    7. Exchange of data with other digital systems or platforms

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    7. Availability of data for other digital systems or platforms

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48. Amendment 48Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 7 – introductory part
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    The technical specifications for exchange of data with other digital systems or platforms, including EMSWe, eFTI, ERDMS, port community systems of inland ports and smart inland waterway infrastructure system, in accordance with Article 5, shall respect the following principles:

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    The technical specifications for exchange of data with other digital systems or platforms in accordance with Article 5, shall respect the following principles:

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49. Amendment 49Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 7 – point b
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    (b) the facilitation of the electronic data exchange between RIS technologies and the databases and systems in use by other modes of transport, through appropriate data links and interphases;

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    (b) the facilitation of the electronic data exchange between RIS technologies and the databases and systems in use by other modes of transport, through appropriate data links and interfaces;

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50. Amendment 50Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 8
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    8. Exchange of data with other digital systems or platforms The technical specifications for exchange of data with other digital systems or platforms, including EMSWe, eFTI, ERDMS, port community systems of inland ports and smart inland waterway infrastructure system, in accordance with Article 5, shall respect the following principles: (a) build on the functionalities provided by the RIS Platform; (b) the facilitation of the electronic data exchange between RIS technologies and the databases and systems in use by other modes of transport, through appropriate data links and interphases; (c) the definition of the requirements concerning systems as well as procedures for automated data exchang…

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51. Amendment 51Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 9 – point b – point a a (new)
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    (aa) data on the European waterway network required for navigation and voyage planning and covering at least the minimum requirements set out in Annex I;

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52. Amendment 52Proposal for a directive · Annex II · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex II – article 9 – point b – point b
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    (b) water level, the least sounded depth, the vertical clearance, the barrage status, the discharge, the regime, the predicted water level, the least sounded predicted depth or the predicted discharge;

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    (b) water level, the least sounded depth, the vertical clearance, the barrage status if blocking navigation, the regime, the predicted water level, the least sounded predicted depth or the predicted discharge;

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53. Amendment 53Proposal for a directive · Annex III · Directive 2005/44/EC · Annex III – paragraph 1
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    The technical specifications applicable to RIS shall be those set out in ES-RIS 2023/1.

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    The technical specifications applicable to RIS shall be those set out in the latest edition of ES-RIS adopted by CESNI.

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54. Amendment 54TRANProposal for a directive

    Replaces or inserts a longer passage — full text in the official document.

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