Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
Draft law amending the Maritime Safety Act and other laws (549 SE) – first reading
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus centers on regulatory amendments to the Maritime Safety Act, particularly the establishment of a register for bunkering operators. The presenter adopts an inquisitive approach, questioning whether these changes are primarily regulatory in nature or if they will practically impact the day-to-day functioning of service providers. The overall stance is pragmatic, concentrating on the specifics of policy execution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of maritime transport and fuel supply, using specific terminology such as "bunkerers' register" and "bunkering service." This expertise is evident in the concern regarding the practical impact of regulatory changes (the creation of the register) on companies that have been operating for years.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the address is formal, respectful, and questioning, directed straight at the presiding officer and the rapporteur ("Thank you, dear Chairman! Esteemed Rapporteur!"). The emphasis is placed on a logical and detailed explanation, seeking to obtain factual information concerning the practical scope of the regulation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
There isn't enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is procedural and polite, manifested by asking the presenter a question regarding the content of the draft bill, in order to ensure the practical clarity of the regulation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national regulation and maritime safety, which broadly affects the Estonian maritime sector, but a specific regional emphasis has not been specified.
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Economic Views
The economic view centers on the regulation's effect on existing business operations, highlighting concerns about whether the new registration requirements will practically alter the functioning of companies that currently provide the service. The presenter is interested in explaining the regulatory burden placed on these businesses.
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Social Issues
There isn't enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Maritime Safety Act (Bill 549 SE), concentrating specifically on the details related to the creation of a register for bunkerers. The speaker's role is to ask for clarifications in order to understand the scope and practical implementation of the regulation.
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