Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 establishes a harmonised framework for electronic reporting by ships arriving at and departing from ports in the European Union, known as the Maritime Single Window (MSW). It requires that all mandatory reporting formalities for port calls-covering safety, security, customs, immigration, and environmental information-be submitted electronically through a single electronic portal, thereby improving efficiency, data quality, and environmental protection.
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Framework Domains (25)
Architecture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art14 | Common Database |
Charges
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art11 | Charges |
Common IT Components and Services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 14 | Human Oversight |
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
Continuity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art17 | Long-Term Sustainability Plan |
Coordination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art18 | Cooperation with Customs |
Data Management and Interoperability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Data and Data Governance |
| Art. 8 | Compliance with the Requirements |
| Art. 9 | Risk Management System |
Data Reuse
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art9 | Reporting Once |
Data Set and Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Data Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art6 | EMSWE Data Set |
Declarants
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art10 | Declarant Responsibilities |
EMSA Cybersecurity Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSA-CS1 | System security architecture |
| EMSA-CS2 | Data protection and privacy |
| EMSA-CS3 | Access control and authentication |
| EMSA-CS4 | Incident response and resilience |
| EMSA-CS5 | Supply chain cybersecurity |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1-2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art16 | Coordinators |
Identity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art15 | User Registry |
Implementation and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
| Art. 19 | Automatically Generated Logs |
| Art. 22 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
International Alignment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art7 | FAL Convention Compliance |
National Implementation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art4 | Establishment of National MSWs |
Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art19 | Helpdesk and Support |
Oversight
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art22 | Monitoring and Reporting |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art12 | Data Protection |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art5 | Provision of Information |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Annex | Annex Reporting Obligations |
| EMSWE-Art20 | Reporting Obligations Scope |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art13 | Confidentiality |
Transition
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art21 | Application Date |
User Interface
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMSWE-Art8 | Common Access Methods |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW), you already cover:
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) - superseded by AMLD7
31%
18 controls mapped
Compare →BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
29%
17 controls mapped
Compare →EU AI Act
29%
17 controls mapped
Compare →+ 653 more: Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) (29%), CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0 (29%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW)?
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW) is a compliance framework from European Union with 25 domains and 60 controls. Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 establishes a harmonised framework for electronic reporting by ships arriving at and departing from ports in the European Union, known as the Maritime Single Window (MSW). It requires that all mandatory reporting formalities for port calls-covering safety, security, customs, immigration, and environmental information-be submitted electronically through a single electronic portal, thereby improving efficiency, data quality, and environmental protection. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW) have?
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW) has 60 controls organised across 25 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Implementation and Final Provisions (6 controls), EMSA Cybersecurity Requirements (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW) map to?
Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 on the Maritime Single Window (MSW) maps to 656 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) - superseded by AMLD7 (31% coverage), BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience (29% coverage), EU AI Act (29% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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