| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/07/100 (26.1.07) |
| Publication Date | 26/01/2007 |
| Content Type | News |
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The recent accidents off the English and Italian coasts illustrate the need to expedite the proposals made by the European Commission to improve safety at sea in European waters. Back in November 2005, acting on the initiative of Vice-President Jacques Barrot, it had proposed a new package of legislative measures relating to maritime safety with a view to improving accident prevention and dealing more effectively with the aftermath of accidents. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/100&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
