3.3.3 New and Existing vessels

  3.3.3.1 In the case of an existing vessel which does not comply fully with the Code safety standards but for which the Code standards are reasonable and practicable, the Administration should give consideration to a proposal from the owner(s)/managing agent(s) to phase in requirements within an agreed time scale not exceeding 18 months.

  3.3.3.2 When an existing vessel does not meet the Code safety standard for a particular feature and it can be demonstrated that compliance is neither reasonable nor practicable, proposals for alternative arrangements should be submitted to the Administration for approval. In considering individual cases, the Administration should take into account the vessel's service history and any other factors which are judged to be relevant to the safety standard which can be achieved.

  3.3.3.3 Generally, repairs, alterations and refurbishments should comply with the standards applicable to a new vessel.

  3.3.3.4 Vessels the keels of which were laid or were at a similar stage of construction before the 1st October 2013 or the date of entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 if that be sooner and which have and have been or are currently under survey to LY1 or LY2 may continue to be considered under the standards in force at the time of initial survey with the exception of the following which must comply with this version of the code:

• (a) Section 13.2.4 Lifejackets;

• (b) Section 16.3.1 (Radio equipment);

• (c) Section 18.1.8 Vessels of 300GT and over have LRIT fitted;

• (d) Section 18.1.9 Vessels of 150GT and over have BNWAS fitted;

• (e) Section 26 Manning and Personnel Certification;

• (f) Section 29 Crew Agreements;

• (g) Section 30.2 Vessels under 500GT, Safety Management;

• (h) Existing sailing yachts may take advantage of the definition of a ‘Short range yacht’ in this version of the Code.

  3.3.3.5 All other vessels should be surveyed under this version of the Code.