European Parliament
Fatuzzo (PPE-DE ).
(IT)
This morning, before I came to the European Parliament, I met Mr Fatuzzo as he was aged 18, who, many years ago, worked as a sailor on cruise ships sailing between New York and the Bahamas. In order to be licensed to work as a sailor, I had to take professional examinations, like all the seafarers referred to in this document. The tests included a swimming test and a rowing test, although I am afraid that it was customary to tip the man holding the oars so that he rowed instead of the aspiring sailor.
This is my question: does this document allow us to monitor how sailing qualifications are issued by third States applying to sign such agreements with Europe? I hope so, given that I voted for the text.

