PART 2Requirements for Equipment

Exemptions for testing or evaluation8

1

The Secretary of State may allow equipment that does not comply with applicable international standards to be placed on board a ship to facilitate the testing or evaluation of such equipment, provided that the equipment is not relied upon in place of equipment which meets the applicable international standards or used to replace such equipment.

2

The Secretary of State must issue a certificate for any equipment placed on board a ship under paragraph (1).

3

A certificate issued under paragraph (2) must—

a

confirm the Secretary of State’s approval of the equipment;

b

specify any restrictions or conditions on the use of the equipment;

c

be limited to the shortest period of time necessary to complete the testing; and

d

be carried with the equipment.

4

The Secretary of State may withdraw a certificate where a restriction or condition on the use of equipment is breached.