The European Commission has decided to refer Sweden to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not complying with EU maritime security regulations (Regulation (EC) No 725/2004, Directive 2005/65/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) 324/2008).
This framework sets security requirements for ships, ports, and port facilities and outlines procedures for security inspections. It is crucial for defending against deliberate unlawful acts and enhancing the resilience of the EUs critical infrastructure. The Commission believes Sweden is not performing the necessary administrative and control tasks effectively, which could jeopardize maritime security in the EU.
In February 2023, the Commission sent Sweden a formal notice, followed by a reasoned opinion in April 2024. Sweden has not resolved the identified deficiencies and has made no noticeable progress. Consequently, the Commission is referring Sweden to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Background
The main aim of the EUs maritime security legislation is to enhance the security of ships and ports against threats such as hijacking, kidnapping, or smuggling.
It also establishes procedures for Commission inspections and specifies the role and tasks of Member States in cooperation and follow-up of inspections.
More Information
Infringement decisions database
Infringement procedure Sweden (INFR(2022)2206)