Article 6 Minimum requirements for maritime spatial planning

(a)

take into account land-sea interactions;

(b)

take into account environmental, economic and social aspects, as well as safety aspects;

(c)

aim to promote coherence between maritime spatial planning and the resulting plan or plans and other processes, such as integrated coastal management or equivalent formal or informal practices;

(d)

ensure the involvement of stakeholders in accordance with Article 9;

(e)

organise the use of the best available data in accordance with Article 10;

(f)

ensure trans-boundary cooperation between Member States in accordance with Article 11;

(g)

promote cooperation with third countries in accordance with Article 12.