14. This Part applies to ships of Classes I, II, VII, VII(T), VIII, VIII(T) and IX, the keels of which were laid, or which were at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1st July 2002 and before 1st July 2012, and engaged on international voyages.
15.—(1) A ship to which this Part applies must comply with each requirement in Merchant Shipping Notice 1901 (M) that applies to it.
(2) A ship to which this Part applies must comply with—
(a)each requirement listed in regulation 1.2 of Part A of Chapter II-2 (applicable requirements to existing ships); and
(b)each requirement of—
(i)regulation 1.6 of Part A of Chapter II-2 (application of requirements to tankers); and
(ii)Parts B, C, D, E and G of Chapter II-2 (fire protection requirements),
that applies to it(1).
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, where there is a conflict between the requirements of—
(a)Merchant Shipping Notice 1901 (M); and
(b)the provisions of Chapter II-2 described in paragraph (2),
the provisions of Chapter II-2 take precedence.
Ships constructed on or after 1st July 2002 and before 1st July 2012 are subject to certain specified requirements in Chapter II-2, including the provisions that apply to “all ships”. The expression “all ships” is defined in regulation 1.1.2.2 of Chapter II-2 and includes references to all ships, irrespective of type, constructed before, on or after 1st July 2002 and before 1st July 2012.