Exceptions and exemptions

(1) These Regulations shall not apply to– (a) ships under 150 GRT or 79 feet in length, as defined by the 1966 Load Line Convention; (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means; (c) pleasure yachts not engaged in trade; and (d) fishing vessels. (2) IMMARBE may in such conditions as it thinks fit, exempt any existing vessels from any requirements of these Regulations if it is satisfied that the requirements are either impracticable or unreasonable in the case of that vessel.