Flagstatens myndigheder skal snarest muligt sikre, at det i stk. 1 nævnte udstyr samt dets prøvningsdokumentation opfylder de relevante krav i de internationale instrumenter og i dette direktiv.
The flag State administration shall, at the earliest opportunity, ensure that the equipment referred to in paragraph 1, along with its testing documentation, complies with the relevant requirements of the international instruments and of this Directive.