The European Commission has adopted a crucial measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coasts. The amendment to the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2022/59/EC) introduces a new Delegated Directive that updates both existing and future Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems. It now requires all vessels, including those merely passing through EU waters without entering an EU port, to provide insurance information.By requiring that all vessels operating in our vicinity are properly insured, the EU’s ability to monitor and, if necessary, investigate maritime activities is strengthened, addressing risks posed by uninsured or unsafe vessels. It also reinforces our commitment to a more environmentally responsible maritime sector. (....)