1. This Appendix allows for some vessels to be exempted from the requirements in the
rest of this Code, as long as they meet the requirements set out in this Appendix.
2. Existing small workboats and pilot boats that are certificated under:-
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2.2 the Workboat Code Edition 1 (the “Brown Code”); or,
2.3 its equivalent standard published in the technical Annex to Marine Guidance
Note (MGN) 280 (M),
do not need to comply with the requirements in the rest of this Code, and may
continue operating in compliance with those previous standards.
3. Existing vessels that are certificated under the Workboat Code Industry Working Group
Technical Standard, published in 2014 (‘the 2014 Standard’), do not need to comply with
the requirements in the rest of this Code, and may continue to operate under the 2014
Standard until their next due renewal examination after entry into force of the Workboat
Code Edition 2, or three (3) years after entry into force date of the Workboat Code
Edition 2, whichever date falls later. At the end of that period, they must phase-in to
the requirements of the Workboat Code Edition 2 in full.
4. To the extent necessary for the operation of this Appendix, the Brown Code, MGN
280(M) and the 2014 Standard are incorporated into this Code. (For the avoidance of
doubt, please note these standards are no longer recognised for new certifications, and
will not apply after the entry into force date of the Workboat Code Edition 2).