Dutch shipowners:
“For a strong Dutch shipping industry, the establishment of a maritime authority is necessary to transfer the tasks from the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). This is because the ILT cannot meet the level of service demanded by the international shipping industry. The Netherlands is consequently currently losing a share of the market. For the shipping industry to contribute optimally to the overall prosperity of the Netherlands, maritime operations under the Dutch flag should be strengthened with the establishment of a Dutch maritime authority.”
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