Singapore legislation

Regulation 10

of Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations

Regulation 10

Repairs, alterations and modifications

Subregulation 1

A ship which undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to the ship.

Subregulation 2

An existing ship in a case referred to in paragraph (1) shall not, as a rule, comply to a lesser extent with the requirements for a new ship than it did before.

Subregulation 3

Repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character and outfitting related thereto should meet the requirements for a new ship in so far as the Director deems reasonable and practicable.