Maritime industries
Further emission reduction measures for recreational craft engines
The European Confederation of Nautical Industries (ECNI), in collaboration with its partners and on behalf of the European Commission, undertook a study on the feasibility and impact of possible scenarios for further emission reduction measures for recreational marine craft engines.
A step forward in the promotion of Short Sea Shipping and the Motorways of the Sea
The European Commission and the Finnish Presidency are organising a seminar on Short Sea Shipping and the Motorways of the Sea, to be held in Brussels on 26 and 27 October 2006.
Commission sets a new vision for Integrated Maritime Policy - new website launched
A new website dedicated to Maritime Affairs is now available on Europa. The site provides detailed information on recent policies and activities in this domain: e.g. how to contribute to a consultation on a future integrated Maritime Policy for the EU.
Study on the environmental performance of recreational marine engines
Article 2 of Directive 2003/44/EC specifies that by 31 December 2006 the Commission shall submit a report on the possibilities of further improving the environmental characteristics of engines and consider inter alia the need to revise the boat design categories.
Study on the shipbuilding and ship repair sectors in Poland, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia
The purpose of the study was to provide the Commission with a set of qualitative and quantitative information about the shipbuilding and repair sectors in the candidate countries, analysing whether they would be able to cope with the competitive pressure of full EU membership at the time of accession.
Recreational craft directive and comments to the directive combined
A guide to the application of Directive 94/25/EC of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft.
Avoiding distortion of competition from regional aid for large investment projects – theory and application in the multisectoral framework
For large investment projects regional aid is subject to the Multisectoral Framework which became applicable from 1 September 1998 for an initial period of three years.
Study on the technological and economic feasibility of ship scrapping in Europe
The study has considered the feasibility of undertaking the procedures associated with the disposal of four vessel categories with respect to technology and economy within Europe, the wider European Economic Area and in neighbouring countries (Eastern Europe and Russia). The four categories are: Offshore structures, Merchant fleet, Inland waterway vessels and Naval vessels.
Distributive trades in Europe - Pocketbook
This publication gives a brief overview of business statistics for motor trade, wholesale trade and retail trade activities in Europe.