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Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Regulations, 2003 · s 238

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s 238

(1)

Unless expressly provided otherwise, this Part applies to gas carriers constructed on or after 1st. July, 1986 including those of less than 500 tons. Such gas carriers shall comply with the requirements of this Part in addition to any other applicable requirements of these Regulations.

(2)

Any gas carrier, irrespective of the date of construction, which undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to the ship. Such a ship if constructed before 1st. July, 1986 shall, as a rule, comply with the requirements for a ship constructed on or after that date to at least the same extent as before undergoing such repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting.

Repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character, and outfitting related thereto, shall meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1st. July,

1986 in so far as the Director deems reasonable and practicable.