Article 2 Scope
United Kingdom
1.
This Directive applies to ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, unless stated otherwise.
2.
F1Unless otherwise provided, 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 on ships below 1 000 gross tonnage and ships' stores and equipment for use on board all ships.