# Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 2: Scope

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

1. This Directive applies to the seafarers mentioned in this Directive serving on board seagoing ships flying the flag of a Member State with the exception of:
(a) warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by a Member State and engaged only on government non-commercial service;
(b) fishing vessels;
(c) pleasure yachts not engaged in trade;
(d) wooden ships of primitive build.
2. Article 5b applies to seafarers who hold a certificate issued by a Member State, regardless of their nationality.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2008/106/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2008-106/article-2
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