Regulation 2

Definitions

Regulation

For the purpose of this chapter:

1 Constructed in respect of a ship means a stage of construction where:

.1 the keel is laid; or

.2 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; or

.3 assembly of the ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material whichever is less.

2        Nautical chart or nautical publication is a special-purpose map or book, or a specially compiled database from which such a map or book is derived, that is issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institution and is designed to meet the requirements of marine navigation.*

 See Guidelines on the carriage of Charts and Nautical Publications

3  All ships means any ship, vessel or craft irrespective of type and purpose.

·         Refer to appropriate resolutions and recommendations of the International Hydrographic  Organization concerning the authority and responsibilities of coastal States in the provision of charting in accordance with regulation 9.

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Summary

Regulation 2 defines key terms used in Chapter V

Guidance Notes

1. The definition of “constructed” relates to Regulations which specify differing requirements for “existing” and “new” ships.

2. The new definition of charts and publications takes into account Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and any other officially approved database of nautical information.

3. The definition of “all ships” highlights the fact that SOLAS V is not only applicable to merchant vessels. Refer to Regulation 1 for exceptions for certain classes of vessel and to which Regulations they apply.

4. Refer also to Regulation 3  for exemptions to the Regulations and equivalents.