RECREATIONAL CRAFT
April 1st, 2003
Keith NuthallTHE FINAL shape of a European Union (EU) directive on design standards for recreational craft has been agreed by the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The legislation includes essential design and construction requirements for all personal watercraft, regulating noise and exhaust emissions produced by their engines. Ministers and MEP's thrashed out final outstanding issues in a special conciliation committee. This led to the granting of additional flexibility over noise limits, an exemption from exhaust emissions for kit craft, ...
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