Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC

(a)

[F1restrict the movement of the ship or direct it to follow a specific course. This requirement does not affect the master’s responsibility for the safe handling of his ship;

(b)

give official notice to the master of the ship to put an end to the threat to the environment or maritime safety;

(c)

send an evaluation team aboard the ship to assess the degree of risk, help the master to remedy the situation and keep the competent coastal station informed thereof;

(d)

instruct the master to put in at a place of refuge in the event of imminent peril, or cause the ship to be piloted or towed.]