Directive (EU) 2016/1629 Article 16

Recognition of navigation certificates of craft from third countries

Article 16

Pending the entry into force of agreements on the mutual recognition of navigation certificates between the Union and third countries, the competent authorities of a Member State may recognise the navigation certificates of craft from third countries for navigation within the territory of that Member State.

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