24/04/2025 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 23 April, the European Commission adopted a measure amending the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2022/59/EC), with a view to enhancing maritime safety and environmental protection along the EU’s coasts. This new delegated directive updates the Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems, now requiring all ships, including those that only pass through EU waters without entering a port, to provide insurance information. This increases the EU’s ability to...