Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/00/1412 (6.12.00) |
Publication Date | 06/12/2000 |
Content Type | News |
Following on from the legislative proposals put forward in March after the sinking of the oil tanker Erika, the European Commission today adopted a second package of measures which provides for the establishment of a maritime traffic control and information system, an oil pollution compensation fund, and a European Maritime Safety Agency. According to Loyola de Palacio, Vice-President in charge of transport and energy, 'adoption of these measures by the Community will make it possible to build a genuine European maritime safety area and ensure an optimum level of protection for the marine environment and the European coastline'. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/1412&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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