EP Resolution on Ship and Port Facility Security

The European Parliament issued a Press Release that states, in pertinent part, that the Parliament adopted a resolution to improve ship and port facility security. Member States are to designate a focal point for maritime security. Member States should apply the special measures to enhance the SOLAS Convention and should apply these measures to domestic shipping by 1 July 2005. In debate, MEPs were concerned about financial consequences for the maritime sector. Source: HK Law