Maritime safety: monitoring, control and information for traffic, package Erika II (repeal. Directive 93/75/EEC)

The European Parliament adopted the resolution by Mr Dirk STERCKX (ELDR, B) approving the Council's common position subject to a few amendments retabled from first reading relating to compensation for ports that accommodate a ship in distress, the need to equip ports with tugs and other facilities, a ban on bunkering in coastal waters in bad weather and a demand to bring forward the dates for fitting transponders. More specifically, it is proposed that the Commission shall examine the need for, and feasibility of, measures at Community level aimed at facilitating the recovery or compensation of costs and damages incurred for the accommodation of ships in distress, including appropriate requirements for insurance or other financial security. It has also been stated that where necessary and feasible, these plans should include the provision of adequate means and facilities for assistance, salvage and pollution response.�