Maritime safety: ship inspections and survey organisations, package Erika I

The European Parliament adopted the resolution drafted by Josu ORTUONDO LARREA (Greens/EFA, E) approved by the Conciliation Committee. (Please refer to the previous text). To recall, Parliament's amendments proposed a maximum of EUR 4 million to EUR 7 million in the case of personal injury or death and EUR 2 million to EUR 4 million in case of material damage. Over and above these ceilings, Parliament originally took the view that administrations should not attempt to recover further sums from the survey organisations. In conciliation it was agreed that the Commission would consider this issue and submit proposals amending the Directive with more specific reference to the principle of liability and the maximum liabilities.�