Brussels, 18/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday the Commission decided to authorise an Italian aid scheme granting an incentive to shipowners for the elimination of single hull tankers over 20 years of age and which fixes strict conditions regarding the promotion of the use of double tankers. It covers tankers of less than 5 000 dead weight tonnes whose operation is not restricted by current Community rules.Under the proposed scheme, shipowners who demolish old tankers equipped to...