The Italian Confederation of Shipowners (Confitarma) has addressed a I appeal to Parliament and the Government to ensure that, in the process of conversion into law of the Milleproroghe decree-law, the rule introduced by Article 103-bis of the Decree-Law No. 18/2020, converted with amendments by Law no. 27/2020, "a fundamental tool - highlighted shipowners' organisation - to simplify the procedures for stipulation of enlistment contracts in Italy".

"Unfortunately - explained Confitarma - the failure to extend the of the aforementioned rule creates considerable operational inconvenience to seafarers, shipowners and Port Authorities, forced to use the previous bureaucratic procedures now exceeded since 2020, resulting in endless queues at the same Harbour Masters".

"It is more necessary and urgent than ever - he said the Director General of the Confederation, Luca Sisto - to pose remedy for this serious problem during the conversion process of the Milleproroghe decree. The simplification has proved to be an important step forward for the industry and has won the unanimous opinion of the entire maritime cluster. During 2025, it will be It is essential to work to approve a structural change to the Navigation Code, which makes this measure permanent and further improve the efficiency of our system".