Regulation 8

In regulation 29, after paragraph (3) the following paragraphs shall be added:

“(4)

Subject to paragraph (5) below, a ship which is being:

(a)

registered for the first time which has been surveyed or measured and its tonnage ascertained within the previous 12 months; or

(b)

re-registered within 12 months of its registration on the Register ceasing,

shall not be required to be surveyed or measured, or its tonnage ascertained, again in accordance with paragraphs (1) or (2) above, if a declaration is made by the owners confirming that the survey or measurement and tonnage details have not changed from those previously provided to the Registrar.

(5)

The Registrar may direct, if he thinks it appropriate, that such declaration be provided by an authorised measurer or surveyor.”.