1978 Protocol Relating to the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Regulation 2. Application

The provisions of this Annex shall apply to:

1. 
   (i) New ships of 200 tons gross tonnage and above;
   

2. 
   New ships of less than 200 tons gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 10 persons;
   
3. 
   New ships which do not have a measured gross tonnage and are certified to carry more than 10 persons; and
   

1. 
   (i) Existing ships of 200 tons gross tonnage and above, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex;
   

2. 
   Existing ships of less than 200 tons gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 10 persons, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex; and
   
3. 
   Existing ships which do not have a measured gross tonnage and are certified to carry more than 10 persons, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex.