Exchange of best practices and experience
Article 9a
The Commission shall organise the exchange of best practices and experiences between Member States’ administrations and flag State experts and flag State inspectors, including, as appropriate, other relevant stakeholders, for the implementation of this Directive. Member States’ administrations, flag State experts and flag State inspectors shall explore, together with the Commission, the possibility to develop guidance on elements such as the methodology for performing flag State inspections, the content and format of reporting or capacity building.