The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000
These Regulations implement Council Directive 98/18/EC on Safety Rules and Standards for Passenger Ships (OJ L144, 15.5.1998, p. 1) (“the Directive”), which applies to the European Economic Area (EEA) by virtue of Joint Committee Decision 119/98 on environmental standards, maritime safety, maritime transport and safety.