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1. United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships

   Parliament consented to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, which harmonises the legal effects of court-ordered ship sales across countries. The Convention ensures that a judicial sale conferring full title is recognised in all contracting states, requiring deregistration or transfer of the ship's registration and prohibiting seizure for pre-existing claims. The rapporteur raised concerns about national sovereignty, creditor protection, and potential regulation shopping, suggesting possible safeguards such as exceptions for public interest and review mechanisms.

   Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

   26 Mar 2026 · Consent · report by Ton Diepeveen · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0049 · 2025/0233

   Adopted 605–3–9 · by an overwhelming majority
2. European Maritime Safety Agency

   The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation updating the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The adopted provisions aim to better reflect EMSA's new tasks in maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation, and training, with balanced governance rules. The act is now adopted in line with the Council position, and Parliament will sign it for publication in the Official Journal.

   EU institutions & ParliamentTransport & tourism

   13 Nov 2025 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0217 · 2023/0163

   no count published
3. Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on harmonised river information services (RIS) for inland waterway transport. The position includes changes to reduce administrative burden, improve implementation, and avoid premature interconnection with other systems. It also limits the scope to cross-border waterways, allowing voluntary application elsewhere, and calls for cooperation with third countries.

   Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

   7 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Tom Berendsen · 1st reading · voted 13:26 · A-10-2025-0033 · 2024/0011

   Adopted 636–10–4 · by an overwhelming majority
4. EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia

   Parliament adopted a resolution on EU actions against Russia's shadow fleets and on ensuring full enforcement of sanctions against Russia. The text condemns Russia's use of shadow fleets, which it calls a key financial lifeline for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. It calls for measures such as a full ban on re-exported Russian refined oil products and stricter inspections of suspicious ships. Parliament also urges member states to take action against companies registered there that enable sanctions circumvention.

   Foreign affairsDefence & securityTransport & tourism

   14 Nov 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 11:48 · B-10-2024-0166 · 2024/2885

   Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0233 United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2023/0163 European Maritime Safety Agency 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
3. 2024/0011 Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS) 7 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/2885 EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia 14 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 2 most recent final roll calls about shipping & ports. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group