Brussels, 12/06/2006 (Agence Europe) - In Luxemburg on 9 June, the Transport Council reached a general approach on a proposal for a directive amending directive 2002/59/EC on the Community vessel traffic monitoring and informative system.
This proposal, which is part of the third Maritime Safety Package, ERIKA III, seeks to improve safety in maritime transport in Europe by reducing the risk of accidents and pollution (see EUROPE 9074). In its general approach, the Council decided that all...