Article 16U.K.Implementation
1.Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 28 December 2002 and forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
However, as far as sewage as referred to in Article 2(c) is concerned, the implementation of this Directive shall be suspended until 12 months after the entry into force of Annex IV to Marpol 73/78, while respecting the distinction made in this convention between new and existing ships.
2.When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by Member States.