Division 9 Under repairs, alterations and modifications of a ‘major character’ is understood, by way of example:F1

any change that substantially alters the dimensions of a ship,

example: lengthening by adding new midbody,

any change that substantially alters the passenger-carrying capacity of a ship,

example: vehicle deck converted to passenger accommodation,

any change that substantially increases a ship’s service life,

example: renewal of passenger accommodation on one entire deck.