7Power of Minister to exempt in certain cases

7 Power of Minister to exempt in certain cases

(1) Where a ship, other than a nuclear ship:

(a) is engaged on voyages other than international voyages;

(b) being a cargo ship of under 500 tons, is engaged on international voyages; or

(c) is a ship the keel of which was laid, or which reached a similar stage of construction, before the commencement of these Regulations;

the Authority may, if it is satisfied that the requirements of these Regulations are unreasonable having regard to the ship and its equipment, by instrument in writing exempt the ship from complying with the provisions of these Regulations to the extent specified by it.

(2) An exemption under subregulation (1) is subject to such conditions as are specified in the instrument granting the exemption.

Part II Passenger ships