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European Union
Directive (EU) 2019/1159
Article 2

Directive (EU) 2019/1159

In forceThis text since 1 Aug 2019law://eu/dir/2019/1159/art_2@2026-11-11

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Article 2Repeal#

Directive 2005/45/EC is repealed.

Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.

Key facts

Type: Directive · (EU) 2019/1159 · EEA relevant
Adopted: 20 Jun 2019
In force: 1 Aug 2019
Made by: Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Official: EUR-Lex 32019L1159 · ELI

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crew maritime safety maritime shipping mutual recognition principle prevention of pollution professional qualifications recognition of diplomas vocational training Education, vocational training and youth Transport

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host Member State
means the Member State in which seafarers seek acceptance or recognition of their certificates of competency, certificates of proficiency or documentary evidence;
Polar Code
means the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, as defined in SOLAS 74 Regulation XIV/1.1;
Polar waters
means Arctic waters and/or the Antarctic area, as defined in SOLAS 74 Regulations XIV/1.2 to XIV/1.4.’.

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