Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the… Article 2
Article 2
Scope
1. This Directive applies to ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, unless stated otherwise.
2. This Directive shall not apply to:
(a) warships, naval auxiliaries and other ships owned or operated by a Member State and used for non-commercial public service;
(b) fishing vessels, traditional ships and recreational craft with a length of less than 45 metres;
(c) bunkers below 5000 tons, ships' stores and equipment for use on board ships.
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CitationArticle 2 of Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the… (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
