Mutual recognition of seafarers' certificates issued by the Member States

2004/0098(COD)

In adopting this resolution by Robert EVANS (PES, UK) by 619 votes in favour, 20 against, with 3 abstentions, Parliament welcomes Commission proposals on the recognition of seafarers' certificates as an important step towards more safety at sea and less fraud involving these certificates.

A range of compromise amendments were adopted. (Please refer to the summary dated 23/11/2004).