Brussels, 27/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - The Commission is expected to adopt new guidelines on State Aid in the maritime transport sector, which will replace those of 1997. These guidelines will authorise Member States under certain conditions to exempt European shipbuilders from tax and social costs or put into place assistance systems to improve the competitiveness of the European fleet. In its communication, the Commission is expected to propose new provision on tax exemption of sailors and...