The Albanian preparedness and response system requires an interinstitutional coordination platform including both public and private resources, for response to emergencies resulting or likely to result in the spillage of oil or other Hazardous Noxious Substances into the marine environment. Despite the progress to date there is still need to complete the national legal framework in line with EU requirements on prevention, preparedness and response in case of accidental maritime pollution by oil and other hazardous substances.
Overall objective
The long-term objective is to reduce the risks of pollution in the Adriatic Sea through strengthened reaction capacity of the local and central authorities against environmental and other technological hazards that impact the marine environment.
Specific objective
1. To strengthen capacities of the Albanian authorities to develop a national platform following Croatia example (Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction)
2. To enable adoption of national maritime quality standards and implementation of the contingency plan at local level