PART 1

Application3

1

Subject to paragraph 2, these Regulations apply to a vessel placed on the market on or after the commencement date.

2

These Regulations do not apply to—

a

a vessel specifically designed for nuclear use, failure of which may cause an emission of radioactivity;

b

a vessel specifically intended for installation in or the propulsion of ships and aircraft; and

c

fire extinguishers.

3

In paragraph (2), “ship” has the meaning given by section 313 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 F1.