6.—(1) Subject to the following paragraphs and to regulation 12, the terminal operator of a terminal to which these Regulations apply shall comply with the requirements set out in Schedule 2 to the MCA’s SLU Bulk Carriers publication.
(2) The requirement, which is set out in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of that Schedule, to ensure that a quality management system is developed, implemented and maintained, shall not apply until 5 February 2005.
(3) The requirement, which is set out in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of that Schedule, to ensure that such a system is certified, shall not apply until 5 February 2006.
(4) The MCA may grant an exemption from paragraph (1) so far as it relates to the requirement referred to in paragraph (2) or (3) above, if it is satisfied that the terminal is newly established and that the terminal operator has demonstrated a plan to implement a quality management system in accordance with paragraph 5 of Part 1 of that Schedule.
(5) Such an exemption shall—
(a)not be valid for more than 12 months,
(b)be given in writing,
(c)specify the date on which it takes effect, and
(d)specify the terms (if any) on which it is granted.