IMO CODE SLOWNESS
October 1st, 2003
Keith Nuthall
WITH the May 2004 implementation date for introducing reforms based on the International Maritime Organisation maritime security code rapidly approaching, the European Union is still debating the shape of EU regulations putting it into force. Indeed the EU Council of Ministers has only just struck an agreed "general approach" on implementation, pending a formal first reading of relevant legislation by the European Parliament. If MEPs and ministers disagree over the details, a second reading will be required, bringing further delays.
WITH the May 2004 implementation date for introducing reforms based on the International Maritime Organisation maritime security code rapidly approaching, the European Union is still debating the shape of EU regulations putting it into force. Indeed the EU Council of Ministers has only just struck an agreed "general approach" on implementation, pending a formal first reading of relevant legislation by the European Parliament. If MEPs and ministers disagree over the details, a second reading will be required, bringing further delays.
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