# Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC, Article 2: Scope

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. This Directive applies to ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, unless stated otherwise.
2. Unless 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2002/59/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2002-59/article-2
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