Brussels, 17/12/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 17 December, the European Commission tabled a draft directive to reform current legislation on marine equipment (Directive 96/98/EC). This directive aims to make maritime transport safer, prevent marine pollution and, above all, make the marine equipment production sector more competitive.
New legislation is expected to focus on all equipment on board ships, from navigational equipment to propulsion/power systems, cargo equipment, lifeboats,...