Brussels, 07/06/2004 (Agence Europe) - On 25 May, the European Commission adopted a proposal of directive aimed at harmonising the information services on "River Information Services (RIS) in the European Union. The aim is to allow continued and harmonious use of information services across borders to make maritime transport more effective and competitive. This directive will make it compulsory for Member States to take the requisite measures to set up these information services mainly by...