9. For regulation 9 (operation of automatic identification systems) substitute—
“9.—(1) Where a ship is fitted with an automatic identification system pursuant to regulation 8 or 8A, the master shall comply with—
(a)in the case of a fishing vessel, paragraph (2),
(b)otherwise, paragraph (3).
(2) The master shall ensure that the system is maintained in operation at all times except where the master considers it necessary in the interest of the safety or security of his vessel.
(3) The master shall ensure that the system is maintained in operation at all times except where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information.”.