Article 2Scope

1.

This Directive applies to ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards, unless stated otherwise.

2.

F1Unless otherwise provided, this Directive shall not apply to:

(a)

warships, naval auxiliaries and other ships owned or operated by a Member State and used for non-commercial public service;

(b)

fishing vessels, traditional ships and recreational craft with a length of less than 45 metres;

F1(c)

bunkers on ships below 1 000 gross tonnage and ships' stores and equipment for use on board all ships.