Application
3.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, these Regulations apply to any vessel used for sport or pleasure which is not a pleasure vessel.
(2) These Regulations apply–
(a)to United Kingdom vessels wherever they may be; and
(b)to other vessels operating from United Kingdom ports whilst in United Kingdom waters.
(3) These Regulations do not apply to vessels carrying more than twelve passengers.