Passenger Ship Safety Rules Directive (Recast)

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Recast)

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 15 Jul 2009 · CELEX 32009L0045
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 6 May 2009

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1180	Delegated · Regulation	Published	Q3 2021
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/411	Delegated · Directive	Published	Q2 2019

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Directive 2009/45/EC sets uniform safety rules for passenger ships and high-speed craft on domestic voyages, covering construction, stability, life-saving appliances, and accessibility. It applies to ships 24 meters and above, with exemptions for warships, sailing ships, and pleasure yachts. The recast version is in force, with amendments through 2022.

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