Paragraph 9
In regulation 68(1) for the sentence beginning “Such hoses” there shall be substituted the following sentences—
“Every such hose forming part of the ship’s equipment before 1st February 1992 shall be made of closely woven flax, canvas or other suitable material, and every other such hose shall be made of non–perishable material. Every such hose shall be provided with couplings, branch–pipes, other necessary fittings, and with plain nozzles or dual–purpose nozzles as required by these Regulations.”.