Regulation 2 Application

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

reg. 2 substituted by Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) (Fishing Vessels) 1998 reg. 4
reg. 2(1) words substituted by Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15–24 Metre Vessels) 2002 Sch. para. 39
reg. 2(2)(a) words omitted by Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15–24 Metre Vessels) 2002 Sch. para. 40(a)
reg. 2(2)(b) words omitted by Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15–24 Metre Vessels) 2002 Sch. para. 40(b)
reg. 2(2)(c) omitted by Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15–24 Metre Vessels) 2002 Sch. para. 40(c)

These Regulations shall apply to every mechanically-propelled sea-going fishing vessel of 24·4 metres or more in length registered in the United Kingdom under Part I or Part IV of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 which either:

(a)

is so registered for the first time or re-registered after the date on which these Regulations come into operation, or

(b)

is reconstructed or substantially altered after that date,

except:

(i)

vessels primarily used for fishing for sport or recreation;

(ii)

vessels primarily propelled by sail but having auxiliary engines; or

(iii)

vessels used for whaling or similar pursuits.