The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023

Repairs, alterations, modifications and outfittingU.K.

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7.—(1) A ship which undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting, must continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to that ship.

(2) A ship constructed before 1st July 2012 which undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting must, so far as practicable, comply with the requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st July 2012 at least to the same extent as it did before undergoing such repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting.

(3) A ship which undergoes repairs, alterations or modifications which substantially—

(a)alter the dimensions of the ship or the passenger accommodation spaces; or

(b)increase the ship’s service life,

and undergoes any outfitting related to such repairs, alterations or modifications, must comply with the requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st July 2012.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 7 in force at 15.6.2023, see reg. 1(1)