Activities of Isabella DE MONTE related to 2015/2350(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Unleashing the potential of waterborne passenger transport (A8-0306/2016 - Keith Taylor) IT
Amendments (13)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the 21th Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC and the 11th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 11) held in Paris, France, from 30 November to 11 December 2015,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas waterborne passenger transport in the fields of coastal (short sea) shipping, inland and maritime ferries, urban mobility, and cruises and tourism offers great potential for using available excess capacity in terms of both infrastructure and vesselsplay a crucial role in connecting the different regions of the European Union and are thus an important factor for enhancing the cohesion; cruise and ferry activity moreover stimulates coastal tourism, being one of the main maritime activities in Europe;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas waterborne passenger transport in the fields of coastal (short sea) shipping, inland and maritime ferries, urban mobility, cruises and, but above all tourism, offers great potential for using available excess capacity in terms of both infrastructure and vessels;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Encourages the development of the motorways of the sea, including third countries, which promote multimodal efficient transport, facilitate this mode's integration with other transport networks and modes, remove bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and ensure territorial continuity and integration;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the integration of WPT into urban public transport networks could considerably enhance mobility efficiency, environmental performance, quality of life, affordability, decongestion of land-based transport networks and comfort in cities;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that WPT should be better integrated into information, booking and ticketing systems in order to improve the quality of public services and further develop the tourism sector, particularly in remote and isolated areas;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the efforts of the WPT sector to switch to cleaner shipand energy- efficient ships with lower emissions, developed as part of a European framework aimed at making waterborne transport greener; believes that this will lead to cheaper solutions that are sustainable, more attractive and thus economically more competitive, making the sector ‘cheaper, cleaner, greener’ overall;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the Commission to propose a clear framework allocating responsibilities and costs, with a view to improving security; urges the Commission, furthermore, to address staff training; considers that the quality and safety of services can only be improved with qualified staff;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the importance of the WPT sector in developing sustainable tourism, in particular in remote regions of the Union such as coastal and island, island and rural regions; considers, furthermore, that SMEs should be a focal point for the promotion of tourism services;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that tourism in coastal regions and islands is insufficiently developed due to lack of interconnectivity; considers that the Commission should take into account that in these areas there is greater demand for quality transportation services;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the potential and desirability of integrating WPT into a multimodal mobility framework for both commuters and tourists; considers, in this connection, that further improvements are needed in order to develop integrated ticketing schemes, to enhance reliability, comfort, punctuality and frequency, to ease pressure on logistics chains and to achieve faster boarding times in order to attract passengers;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises that, in order to maintain a high level of quality services, as well as in the interest of maritime safety, it is essential to develop the knowledge and skills in the maritime sector in the EU;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22