Revision of the Directive on investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission published a proposal seeking to update the directive on investigation of accidents in maritime transport, to take into account changes in the international maritime regulatory environment and technological developments in the maritime sector in recent years. The proposal also seeks to achieve an improved concentration of resources and to address shortages in expertise. Within the European Parliament, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is handling the file, with Caroline Nagtegaal (Renew, the Netherlands) as rapporteur. The Council reached its general approach on 4 December 2023. The TRAN committee adopted its report on 7 December 2023. During the April I 2024 part-session, Parliament adopted the provisional agreement reached with the Council on 13 February 2024 as its position at first reading. The Council confirmed the provisional agreement on 28 February 2024. The final act is currently awaiting signature. The directive is now subject to the corrigendum procedure, and the final text needs to be approved by TRAN and then Parliament before the Council can formally adopt it at first reading. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.