Paragraph 5 I1

in paragraph (1), for “these Regulations apply to passenger ships of Classes I, II and II(A)” substitute—

“these Regulations apply to—

(a)

passenger ships engaged on an international voyage, to the extent prescribed in paragraph (4A); and

(b)

passenger ships of Class II(A)”;

for paragraph (4) substitute—

“(4)

Subject to paragraph (4A), these regulations do not apply to—

(a)

ships to which the Merchant Shipping (Cargo and Passenger Ship Construction and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 apply;

(b)

ships of war and naval auxiliary ships;

(c)

ships owned or operated by a State and engaged only on governmental non-commercial service;

(d)

ships operating only in category A, B, C or D waters;

(e)

ships not propelled by mechanical means;

(f)

fishing vessels;

(g)

craft to which the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022^f1 apply.

(4A)

Subject to paragraph (3)(a), regulations 22(1), (3) and (7), 26(a), (b) and (c), 28(1), 29, 31, 32(2), 33 and 34 apply to passenger ships engaged on an international voyage.”.