1. National laws or regulations shall prescribe
the time-limits within which the provisions of this Convention shall
apply in respect of -
-
(a)
the construction or equipping
of a ship;
-
(b)
the construction or equipping
of any shore-based lifting appliance or other cargo-handling appliance;
-
(c)
the construction of any item
of loose gear.
2. The time-limits prescribed pursuant to paragraph
1 of this Article shall not exceed four years from the date of ratification
of the Convention.