Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the… Article 1
Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the… Article 1
Article 1
Purpose
The purpose of this Directive is to improve the implementation of Community legislation on maritime safety, the prevention of pollution from ships and shipboard living and working conditions:
(a) by making reference to the COSS;
(b) by accelerating the update and facilitating the amendment of such legislation in the light of developments in the international instruments applicable in the field of maritime safety, prevention of pollution from ships and shipboard living and working conditions, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002.
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