(1) New vessel
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(1) New vessel

 is a vessel for which, on or after the date of entry into force of the present Protocol:

  • (a) the building or major conversion contract is placed; or

  • (b) the building or major conversion contract has been placed before the date of entry into force of the present Protocol, and which is delivered three years or more after the date of such entry into force; or

  • (c) in the absence of a building contract:

    • (i) the keel is laid; or

    • (ii) construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins; or

    • (iii) assembly has commenced composing at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material whichever is less.

Parent topic: Regulation 2 - Definitions
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