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BOE-A-2026-5877 ·13 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Maritime companies: 6 months to comply with seagrass conservation regulations

Royal Decree 191/2026 establishes conservation measures for seagrass meadows in Mediterranean waters, aligning with Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 and Law 42/2007. Companies engaged in maritime activities must adopt measures to reduce pollution and protect these ecosystems. The deadline for compliance is six months from the date of entry into force (Art. 4).

In 2 key points

  1. Maritime companies must adopt measures to protect seagrass meadows (art. 4)
  2. Six-month deadline to comply with conservation measures (art. 4)

How it affects those involved

For companies with maritime activities in the Mediterranean, this implies environmental management and pollution control obligations. Vessel operators must review their navigation and waste management practices. Environmental consultants must incorporate these standards into their impact assessments. Maritime authorities may require periodic audits or reports.

Lifecycle

2026-03-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-02Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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