The 1996 White Paper noted that &quot; the existence in Europe of different sets of regulations on technical requirements for inland navigation vessels, complemented with different national legislation in this regard, has so far thwarted efforts towards arriving at reciprocal recognition throughout Europe of national ship &apos; s certificates without additional surveying of foreign vessels. &quot;
The 1996 White Paper noted that &quot; the existence in Europe of different sets of regulations on technical requirements for inland navigation vessels, complemented with different national legislation in this regard, has so far thwarted efforts towards arriving at reciprocal recognition throughout Europe of national ship &apos; s certificates without additional surveying of foreign vessels. &quot;