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European Union
Commission Directive (EU) 2016/844
preamble
Recital (4)

Commission Directive (EU) 2016/844

law://eu/dir/2016/844/rct_4@2026-11-13

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Cited by 1: Council Decision (EU) 2019/4333 provisions
Cites 1: Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002

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Type: Directive · Commission Directive (EU) 2016/844 · EEA relevant
Adopted: 27 May 2016
In force: 17 Jun 2016
Made by: European Commission
Official: EUR-Lex 32016L0844 · ELI

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approximation of laws international convention maritime safety safety standard technical standard vessel Internal market - Principles Transport

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(4)The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (‘COSS’), established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council^note,

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