Communication on a common policy on manning of regular passenger and ferry services operating in and between Member States. Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3577/92 applying the principle of freedom to provide services to maritime transport within Member States (maritime cabotage). Proposal for a Council Directive on manning conditions for regular passenger and ferry services operating between Member States. COM (98) 251 final, 29 April 1998