Introductory Text1.Citation and commencement2.Interpretation3.Application4.Verifications relating to vessels5.Operating companies and flag States6.Initial specific surveys7.Exemptions from regulations 4 to 68.Regular specific surveys and additional surveys9.Prevention of Operation notice10.Reports of inspection11.Improvement notices12.Costs of issuing prevention of operation notices13.Administrative duties of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency14.Shore-based navigational systems15.Accident investigationSignatureExplanatory Note