The Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC (MED) as amended by 98/95/EC will be followed up by DNV from 2000-01-01 for ships flying EU or EFTA flags. This applies to all new ships, existing ships not previously carrying such equipment and ships having their equipment replaced.
Each item of approved equipment shall bear the Mark of Conformity.
" Life-saving appliances
" Marine pollution prevention
" Fire protection
" Navigation equipment
" Radio-communication equipment.