Commissioner for Regional Policy Hahn gets informed at via donau about new technologies for Danube navigation

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The discussions focused on the current state of knowledge on Danube navigation and technical opportunities for the modernisation of the existing fleet. Aspects related to the new construction of vessels were also taken into consideration during the discussions.

The experts were unanimous about the importance of the maintenance management of the Danube River in accordance with the environment which is the absolute prerequisite for the economic and technical development of Danube navigation. This not only in order to secure Austria’s position as a prosperous business location and to develop the Danube Region, but also to contribute to further improvement of the safety and the environmental performance of Danube navigation, one that is  already widely recognized as safe and environmentally friendly..

Source and Editorial: via donau