Additional statistical variables, definitions and structure for statistical datasets are necessary to distinguish the collection of data on cruise passengers.

The type of cargo classification needs to be modified to ensure a clear definition of the scope of the statistics.

The nomenclature on the maritime coastal areas and the nomenclature on the nationality of registration of vessels need to be adapted to technical developments.

In accordance with Article 12, the first indent, of Directive 95/64/EC, the Commission may adapt the content of the Annexes thereto. Directive 95/64/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 95/64/EC, the Commission may draw up and update the list of ports coded and classified by country and maritime coastal area.

Commission Decision 98/385/EC of 13 May 1998 on rules for implementing Council Directive 95/64/EC on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea2, provided for a list of ports.

The list of ports needs to be updated. Decision 98/385/EC should therefore be amended.

Commission Decision 2000/363/EC of 28 April 2000 on rules for implementing Council Directive 95/64/EC on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea3 amended the Annexes II, IV, V and VIII to Directive 95/64/EC and the list of ports drawn up in Annex II to Decision 98/385/EC. It can therefore be repealed.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee set up by Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom of 19 June 1989 establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities4,