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BOE-A-2026-10511 ·15 May 2026 ·acuerdo Low impact
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Spain joins Cape Town Agreement to enhance fishing vessel safety

Spain has formalised its accession to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement, which implements the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol regarding the 1977 Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels. This instrument aims to improve safety standards for human life at sea for the fishing fleet (ref. BOE index).

In 2 key points

  1. Entry into force for Spain on 24 February 2027 (ANALISIS)
  2. The agreement focuses on safety of life at sea for fishing vessels (ANALISIS)

How it affects those involved

For fishing fleet operators, accession implies the need to comply with the technical safety and equipment standards established in the Torremolinos Protocol. Maritime authorities must supervise the implementation of these safety provisions to ensure the protection of human life at sea (ref. BOE index).

Lifecycle

2026-05-15PublishedPublished in the BOE
2027-02-24Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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