Section 4 National and International Regulations
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Section 4 National and International Regulations

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General

4.1 International Regulations

4.1.1 Attention is drawn to the necessity to comply with National and International Technical and Operational Regulations applicable where the ship is registered or operating and which may also contain requirements which are outside classification as defined in these Rules, e.g.

  • European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels (ES-TRIN).
  • The Regulations concerning the European Agreement on the International carriage of dangerous goods by inland waterways (ADN).

4.1.2 The exemptions and derogations to the regulations mentioned in Pt 3, Ch 1, 4.1 International Regulations 4.1.1, as authorised by the relevant authorities, may also be taken into consideration.

4.1.3 The Committee, when authorised, will act on behalf of Governments in respect of National and International statutory safety and other requirements for passenger and cargo ships.

4.2 International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

4.2.1 Where applicable, the Rules take into account unified requirements and interpretations established by IACS.

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