# 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 5

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

In addition, if it is found impracticable and/or unreasonable, class B, C and D ships of less than 24 metres in length do not have to comply with the following regulations in Chapter II-1: In Part B, Regulation 10, in Part C, Regulations 4, 9 and 10 and in Part E, Regulations 1 to 9. 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/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-45/annex-I/chapter-I/division-5
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