Moscow conference focuses on inland water transport reforms

The conference "Reform of the Inland Water Transport Management System - the Path to an Efficient and Safe Navigation," started today in Moscow, April 25, 2012.

The event was organized by Media Group PortNews with the assistance of the Ministry of Transportation of the Russian Federation. The conference is part of the project "Russian Shipping."

Deputy Transport Minister Viktor Olersky who told the conference participants about the Ministry plans to reform the system. The agenda includes the reports on the overhaul of the inland water transport management, the system of safety management, insurance and others. A detailed report will be published later.