European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 25 March | 124 comments (124 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

My reaction too.

I think a system that charged owners while they owned and operated the boats for their future scrapping would work better, but I don't know enough about the specifics of boat ownership and flagging to formulate a proposal.

A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!

by A swedish kind of death on Sun Mar 25th, 2012 at 08:57:56 AM EST
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Any scheme should be similar to well run plans for known potential toxic nuisances such as land fills - require adequate funds be deposited into escrow accounts throughout the useful life of the vessel.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sun Mar 25th, 2012 at 11:18:19 AM EST
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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 25 March | 124 comments (124 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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