EU promises innovation

摘要

EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc told European Shipping Week conference delegates that Europe could lead the way in maritime safety and environmental innovation. Shipping "is very relevant" for the EU, said Bulc, and she added it "offers incredible platforms, both social and environmental" for development and innovation, but she added "we must invest as much in the relationship between players as anything else." Bulc believes that there will be a "wave of innovation" that will find solutions to the environmental impact of the industry and the safety of those at sea, passengers and crew. However, she warned that regulation is important and that she would seek to establish a global database for CO_2 emissions before the 2021 meeting of the IMO.