Vice-President Kallas said: "Our common aim is to promote quality in global shipping, improvements in safety and environmental protection and the working conditions of seafarers. As shipping is a global industry, I regret that several key conventions, such as the Conventions on Ship Recycling, on Ballast Water Management or on Hazardous and Noxious Substances have not been ratified yet. We are working to improve safety, environmental protection and the working conditions of seafarers. By focusing not only on the accession of flag states to the international conventions that address these aims, but also on an effective national infrastructure to put such conventions into practice, we underline the continuing need for flag states to take up their responsibilities." Read more
Source: EUROPEAN COMMISSION