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1995/0163(SYN)

Marine Equipment Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON MARINE EQUIPMENT

Stage
No longer in force
Transposition deadline
30 Jun 1998
Procedure
Directive · Cooperation procedure
Last activity
17 Feb 1997
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Directive 96/98/EC harmonizes approval of equipment placed on board EU-flagged ships, requiring conformity-assessment procedures and the mark of conformity. It covers items listed in Annex A.1, from life-saving appliances to radiocommunications gear, and applies to new and existing Community ships. Member States must ensure equipment on board ships they certify complies. The Directive is in force.

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