Paragraph 30
In Regulation 5 after paragraph (6) there shall be added:
“7).Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (2)(b), (3)(b) and (3A), for fishing vessels whose hull is built to comply with the rules of a recognised organisation for operation in waters with heavy drift ice concentration in compliance with Regulation 1 paragraph (2) of Chapter II of the Annex to the Torremolinos Protocol, the rescue boat/lifeboat required in paragraphs (2)(b), (3)(b) or (3A)(b) shall at least be partially covered (as defined in Regulation 18) and shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate all persons on board.”.