Maritime

DG MOVE has set up a group of experts on inland waterway transport policy. The group’s overall mission and tasks shall be to: provide advice to the Commission for the preparation of legislative proposals and policy initiatives in the inland navigation sector, assist the Commission in the implementation of the NAIADES II Action Programme “Towards quality inland waterway transport”. Source: European Commission

The European Commission welcomes the decisive action taken by EU legislators on coastguard cooperation and maritime border control. Three EU agencies can now join forces, streamline activities and avoid duplication of efforts, with the result of a better service to national authorities.The European Maritime Safety Agency’s monitoring of the maritime situation is already shared with European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), Frontex and Member States to sustain their maritime surveillance needs and to support their operations. Source: European Commission

On 29 June 2016 the Council’s Permanent Representatives Committee approved new rules to increase the financial transparency of ports and create fair conditions for access to port services across Europe. It confirmed the agreement reached with the European Parliament on 27 June. The new rules set out to make ports more efficient and ensure fair competition in this crucial sector that accounts for up to 3 million jobs. They aim to boost the competitiveness of European ports both in promoting…