The Cyprus Department of Merchant Shipping has announced the arrangements for the implementation of Directive 2013/53 / EC on recreational craft and personal watercraft, which replaced Directive 94/25/EC as amended with effect from January 18, 2016. The necessary domestic harmonizing regulations, entitled "The Basic Requirements (Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft) Regulations 2016” have been approved by the government law office and the regulations are expected to be placed before the parliament for approval in summer.
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