SPAIN
Directorate General for the Merchant Marine
Direccion General de la Marina Mercante (DGMM)
Contact information
Calle Ruíz de Alarcon 1, 28014 Madrid
28014
Madrid
E-mail:
subdireccionsci.dgmm@transportes.gob.es
Phone:
+ 34 915979717/18/19
Phone:
+ 34 915979270
Parent organization
Coast guard functions
| Function | Role | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Border Control | Supporting Body |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation |
| Maritime Safety Including Vessel Traffic Management | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Royal Decree 1837/2000, of 10 November, approving the Regulations on the inspection and certification of merchant ships. |
| Ship Casualty & Maritime Assistance Service | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Royal Decree 210/2004 establishing a maritime traffic monitoring and information system. |
| Maritime Environmental Protection & Response | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Royal Decree 128/2022, of 15 February, on port facilities receiving waste from ships. Royal Decree 61/2006, of 31 January, determining the specifications for petrol, diesel, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gases and regulating the use of certain biofuels. |
| Maritime Search and Rescue | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Including related regulations |
| Maritime Monitoring and Surveillance | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Royal Decree 210/2004 establishing a maritime traffic monitoring and information system. Including related regulations |
| Maritime Accident and Disaster Response | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. Including related regulations. Royal Decree 210/2004 establishing a maritime traffic monitoring and information system. |
| Maritime Ship and Port Security | Strategic and Operational Lead |
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, of September 5th, approving Consolidated text on the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Marine. Law 14/2014 of July 24th, on Maritime Navigation. SOLAS Convention Chapter XI-2. ISPS Code. Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security. Commission Regulation (EC) No 324/2008 of 9 April 2008 laying down revised procedures for conducting Commission inspections in the field of maritime security. Royal Decree 1617/2007, establishing measures to improve the protection of ports and maritime transport. Including related regulations |
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