Phasing-in double-hull requirements for oil tankers (recast)

This procedure aims to speed up the requirement for oil tankers to have double hulls or an equivalent design. By accelerating this transition, the EU seeks to reduce the risk of catastrophic oil spills and protect marine environments from pollution caused by ship accidents.

This affects the shipping industry, specifically operators of single-hull oil tankers, who must upgrade their fleets or phase out older vessels more quickly to comply with stricter safety standards.