(1) Unless expressly provided otherwise, this
chapter shall apply to new vessels of 45 m in length and over.
(2)
Regulations
13 and 14 shall also apply
to existing vessels of 45 m in length and over, provided that the
Administration may defer the implementation of the requirements of
these regulations until 1 February 1999 or the date of entry into
force of this Protocol, whichever occurs later.