# Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 3

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

Where regulations of this Annex do not apply to new ships of less than 24 metres in length, the Administration of the flag State shall ensure that an equivalent safety level for such ships is provided through compliance with national rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/45/annex/I/chapter/I/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-45/annex-I/chapter-I/division-3
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