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Act containing rules relative to production and inspection of equipment of sea-going vessels (Vessel Equipment Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad, 11 May 2000, 10 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Equipment Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force to be appointed by Royal Decree.
Abstract

This Act implements Council Directive 96/98/EC relative to construction and outfitting of vessels, also with regard to the prevention of marine pollution. The Minister shall appoint inspection authorities in accordance with Annex C of the Directive (art. 4). Articles 7 to 13 concern procedures for the decision-making of approval of vessels. Article 20 provides for a conformity certificate in the case inspection criteria cannot be applied to a ship, but the ship substantially meets requirements regarding equipment.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl; www.st-ab.nl