PORT PILOTAGE
February 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALL
MOVES are being made by the European Parliament's transport committee to preserve the right of national governments to strictly control who provides port pilotage in the European Union. A proposed directive that includes the liberalisation of these services is currently being debated in Brussels. MEP's fear looser regulations may endanger safety standards.
MOVES are being made by the European Parliament's transport committee to preserve the right of national governments to strictly control who provides port pilotage in the European Union. A proposed directive that includes the liberalisation of these services is currently being debated in Brussels. MEP's fear looser regulations may endanger safety standards.
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