Spain

New TSS for Finisterre

The IMO's 23rd Assembly met recently and adopted resolutions including an amendment to the Cape Finisterre Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). The amendment involves the introduction of new traffic lanes, established for vessels carrying dangerous or pollutant bulk cargoes.

Failure to comply with the new scheme could be classified as an infringement of the Spanish Ports and Merchant Marine law. Penalties may include the arrest of the vessel at a Spanish port pending provision of an acceptable guarantee. The new scheme will enter force on June 1, 2004.