# The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small Ships) Regulations 1998, Regulation 18

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Every ship of Class VII(A) of less than 500 tons shall, if not subject to the Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975 carry the fire appliances appropriate to its length which are required to be carried by vessels of that length which are subject to those Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1011/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-fire-protection-small-ships-regulations-1998/regulation-18
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