S.L. 552.27 Art. 4Implementation.

In implementing maritime spatial planning the Competent Authority shall:

(a) have due regard to the particularities of the marine region, relevant existing and future activities and uses and their impacts on the environment, as well as to natural resources, and shall also take into account land-sea interactions;

(b) consider economic, social and environmental aspects as well as safety aspects to support sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector, applying an ecosystem-based approach, and to promote the coexistence of relevant activities and uses.