# The Merchant Shipping (Pilot Transfer Arrangements) Regulations 1999, Regulation 7: Alternative construction and equivalents


(1) Where under these Regulations a particular fitting, material, appliance or apparatus or type thereof is required to be fitted or carried in a ship, or any particular provision is to be made, the Secretary of State shall approve any other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, to be fitted or carried, or any other provision to be made in that ship, if he is satisfied by test thereof or otherwise that such other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, or provision, is at least as effective as that required under these Regulations.
(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the results of a verification or test shall be accepted if the verification or test is carried out–
(a) in accordance with these Regulations or with a standard, code of practice, specification or technical description of an EEA State other than the United Kingdom offering equivalent levels of safety, suitability and fitness for purpose; and
(b) by a body or laboratory of an EEA State other than the United Kingdom offering suitable and satisfactory guarantees of technical and professional competence and independence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/17/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-pilot-transfer-arrangements-regulations-1999/regulation-7
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