Regulation 1 - Application
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Regulation 1 - Application

Parent topic: Part A - General

1.3.1 footnote Interpretation of "major character"

 The following repairs, alterations and modifications should be recognized as being of a "major character":

  • .1 any change that substantially alters the dimensions of a ship

    Example:

    Lengthening by adding new midbody; new midbody should comply with chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended;

  • .2 any change that substantially alters the passenger accommodation

    Example:

    Vehicle deck converted to passenger accommodation; new accommodation should comply with chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974, as amended; and

  • .3 any change that substantially increases a ship's service life

    Example:

    Renewal of passenger accommodation on one entire deck; renewed accommodation should comply with chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974, as amended.

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