Maritime safety: double hull or equivalent design for single hull oil tankers, package Erika I

The European Parliament adopted the report by Mr Konstantinos HATZIDAKIS (EPP/ED, Gr) on the accelerated phasing-in of double hull or equivalent design standards for single hull oil tankers. This report was adopted subject to numerous amendments. With regard to these amendments, the Parliament is sending a clear signal as to the importance it attaches to maritime safety and environmental protection. (Refer to the previous document which outlines the amendments adopted by the committee responsible and which mirror the amendments adopted by the House).�