Exemptions: vessels operating on waterways not linked to other Member States4
1
The Secretary of State may grant exemption from some or all of the requirements of these Regulations (other than regulation 11 and Schedule 1) for—
a
vessels, tugs, pushers and floating equipment operating on waterways in the United Kingdom not linked by inland waterway to the waterways of a member State other than the United Kingdom,
b
vessels having a dead weight not exceeding 350 tonnes or vessels not intended for the carriage of goods and having a water displacement of less than 100m3, which were laid down before 1st January 1950 and operate exclusively on waterways in the United Kingdom.
2
An exemption granted in accordance with paragraph (1) may be given on such terms (if any) as the Secretary of State may specify.
3
The Secretary of State may, subject to giving reasonable notice, alter or cancel any such exemption.