EU to Crack Down on Shipping Pollution with New Fines
The European Union is planning to introduce new fines for shipping companies that pollute the water with container cargo, according to a recent report. The new rules will aim to protect the marine environment and reduce the risks of accidents at sea. Current Legislation Inadequate to Prevent Pollution Under the current legislation, shipping companies are not held accountable for the environmental damage caused by the loss of containers at sea,…