Technical requirements for inland waterway vessels

Author (Corporate)	European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service
Series Title	At a Glance
Series Details	September 2016
Publication Date	September 2016
Content Type	Journal \| Series \| Blog, Overview
	Two sets of technical rules apply to EU waterways today. A legislative proposal currently under consideration in the EU aims to harmonise technical requirements for granting navigation certificates to inland waterway vessels, ensure a uniform level of navigation safety and prevent distortions of competition. The plenary session of the European Parliament in September 2016 was expected to vote on a compromise text agreed with the Council earlier in 2016, and endorsed by its own TRAN Committee on the 1 September 2016. Author: Marketa Pape
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/586654/EPRS_ATA(2016)586654_EN.pdf
Related Links	ESO: Background information: Inland waterway vessels: Council adopts directive on uniform technical requirements http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-inland-waterway-vessels-council-adopts-directive-on-uniform-technical-requirements/
Subject Categories	Mobility and Transport
Countries / Regions	Europe