Regulations sharpen the requirements for, among others Stability of ferries serving many naval connections between Member States, as well as between Member States and countries outside the community. Their implementation is primarily aimed at ensuring protection against possible flooding of the deck after the collision.
The deadline for implementing the regulations has passed on December 5, 2024. The regulations apply to both newly built ships and those that for the first time received a certificate allowing them to be operated in the EU. Safety requirements must be met above all by transporting ferries more than 1,350 people.
The EC initiates a procedure for Poland. In the background, ferry safety
As he indicates European Commissionferries play a fundamental role in joining sea areas within the EU with countries outside the community. They are at the same time particularly vulnerable to floodingdue to the large deposits for transporting vehicles.
One of the EU directives determines the detailed criteria guaranteeing the maintenance of ships on the surfaceeven when the collision causes the deck.
The Commission announced that the full implementation of the directive is necessary to increase the safety of passengers traveling by ferry. Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg i Netherlands they have now Two months to answer Brussels.
In the event of failure to meet the requirements, the Commission may decide to move to the next stage of the procedure.