[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]The European Parliament has adopted the Commission’s proposed new Directive on marine equipment.
Better rules on marine equipment in the EU will result in safer journeys for the ships and their crew, less red tape for Member States, reduced costs for business, and increased competitiveness of the EU industry.
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European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, said “These new rules are an important development in this sector as marine equipment represents a significant fraction of the value of a ship, and its quality and safe operation are critical for the safety of the ship and its crew. It is equally important for the prevention of maritime accidents and pollution of the marine environment”.
The marine equipment sector has a significant economic impact in Europe, with some 6000 companies involved in marine equipment manufacturing employing some 300.000 people.
Depending on the type of vessel, the value of marine equipment makes 40% to 80% of the value of a new ship, therefore an important financial component for the industry working in the sector. The certification that marine equipment is fit for purpose is critical for the safety of the ship and its crew as well as for the marine environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
