Brussels, 23/04/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday, the European Parliament will debate, in Strasbourg at first reading, the five Commission proposals for directives that are to complete the 3rd maritime package. The EP transport committee supports most of the Commission's proposals and, like the Commission (but unlike the Council), hopes to maintain the overall nature of the “package” and oblige member states to subscribe to the norms contained in the international conventions on...