Press Release: Maritime Transport: Continuous efforts needed to establish harmonised reporting procedures for vessels

The European Commission on the 25 June 2014 adopted the report on the functioning of the reporting formalities directive (Directive 2010/65). The Directive aims to ensure that by June 2015 vessels entering or departing EU ports will provide required information electronically via one single entry point – the National Single Window.

At present, these procedures are often considered duplicative and time consuming, resulting in costs and delays making maritime transport less attractive. The report urges Member States to step up efforts for this major simplification and harmonisation of the current reporting procedures to become reality.

European Commission: DG Mobility and Transport: Transport modes: Maritime http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/maritime/index_en.htm

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