Brussels, 05/03/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission adopted, by written procedure, a proposal of directive compelling Member States to impose sanctions, including prison sentences for natural persons, on those responsible for serious maritime pollution caused by negligence or intentionally. As explained in our edition of 6 February (p.11), the aim is to introduce into Community law international standards relating to pollution caused by vessels at sea (the norms of...