Brussels, 11/06/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 10 June, European transport ministers agreed a general approach on rules applicable to marine equipment on board European ships (1998 directive). This is to ensure that this equipment meets European and international standards, particularly those of the International Maritime Organisation, and to guarantee this fact through a mark on the equipment, similar to that for electric household goods. Irish Transport Minister Leo Varadkar, speaking on...