Exemptions
Vessels which comply with earlier regulations may be exempted from certain requirements for specified periods.
Rule 38 provides exemptions for vessels whose keels were laid or which were at a corresponding stage of construction before the entry into force of these Regulations. Such vessels may be exempted from compliance with certain requirements regarding the positioning and characteristics of lights and sound signal appliances for specified transition periods.
Key Takeaways
Older vessels may have transitional exemptions
Exemptions are limited to specific requirements and time periods
Does not exempt from the fundamental rules of navigation
Common Mistakes
Assuming older vessels are completely exempt from COLREGs
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