(9)The adoption of a new Regulation with direct applicability should ensure the enforcement of the ISM Code on the understanding that it is left to the Member States to decide whether to implement the Code for ships, regardless of their flag, operating exclusively in port areas.
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New version applies from 07/07/2008.
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Later versions: 11/12/2008, 26/07/2019.
Recital 9 changes in this version: compare with the current text.