| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/00/280 (21.3.00) |
| Publication Date | 21/03/2000 |
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The European Commission made another fundamental step towards the enhancement of maritime safety in the Community waters through the adoption of a communication on the safety of the seaborne oil-trade, adopted on 21 March 2000, in which it calls for governments of the European Union (EU), the European Parliament and EU industry to accept far-reaching proposals to reduce the chances of accidents and pollution. The proposal will strengthen the existing EU legislation on Port State controls and classification societies, but will also phase out oil tankers with a single hull in EU waters. Commission Vice President in charge of Transport and Energy, Mrs Loyola de Palacio, said: 'I recognise that the action we are recommending has cost implications for Member States and for industry, but we have to strike a balance. It is only when all the different parties accept their responsibility and our rules are enforced that we can maintain Europe's standards, minimise the risk of damage to our environment and protect the interests of all the European citizens." |
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| Subject Categories | Environment, Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
