Brussels, 05/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Friday the Transport Committee obtained a general orientation while waiting for the European Parliament's first reading (codecision) on the proposal to amend the regulation setting up the European Agency Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The aim of this proposal is to expand the competencies and means for this agency in three areas: maritime safety, coordinated responses to accidental pollution and recognition of training and qualifications of sailors...