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Decision of 25 June 2012 on the designation of seagoing vessels, in respect of which Article 693 and Sections 12 and 12a of Title 10 of Book 7 of the Civil Code do not apply
We Beatrix, at the grace of God, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, etc. etc. etc.
On the nomination of Our Minister of Security and Justice of 5 April 2012, No 247315;
Having regard to Article 2, 2nd paragraph, of Book 8 of the Civil Code ;
The Department for the Advisory Board of the State (Opinion of 2 May 2012, No. W. 12.0114/II);
Having regard to the further report of the Secretary of State for Security and Justice of 19 June 2012, No 273409;
Have found good and understand:
Article 693 and Section 12 of Title 10 of Book 7 of the Civil Code shall not apply in respect of:
a. Ships sailing exclusively on Dutch inland waterways or waters, inside or adjacent to sheltered waters or areas where Dutch port regulations apply;
b. Unmanned ships which do not have power of mechanical propulsion;
(c) warships and naval auxiliary ships;
d. lifeboats;
Recreational craft.
Article 693 and Section 12a of Title 10 of Book 7 of the Civil Code shall not apply to non-covered sea-fishing vessels which, as a rule, are not placed outside the sight of the Dutch coast.
This Decision shall enter into force on a date to be determined by Royal Decree.
Charges and orders that this Decision will be placed in the Official Journal by means of the note of explanatory note accompanying it.
' s-Gravenhage, 25 June 2012
Beatrix
The Minister for Security and Justice,
I. W. Opstelten
Published the third of July 2012The Minister for Security and Justice,
I. W. Opstelten
