Press Release: Commission welcomes European Parliament’s approval of new legislation lessening the administrative burden for the maritime sector

The European Commission welcomed on 6 July 2010 the European Parliament’s approval of the draft Directive intended to simplify and facilitate the administrative procedures for ships entering and leaving European ports. The provisions of the Directive will be phased in between 2012 and 2015. This Directive will contribute to making maritime transport more attractive and supporting maritime activity, particularly in small and medium-sized commercial ports.