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Reg XII/1: Definitions
This
regulation contains definitions of terms used within the chapter
and which are needed to determine the extent of its application.
The
definitions used by IACS and in the SOLAS requirements differ with
respect to:
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definition
of ship length: SOLAS uses the length as defined in the 1966
Load Line Convention and shown on the Load Line Certificate.
IACS uses “Rule” length. The differences between the
two definitions are generally small, with the SOLAS length being
slightly larger, and therefore encompassing more ships, than
the IACS definition.
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how
new and existing ships are distinguished for application of
requirements. IACS uses the date of the contract for construction
between builder and owner while SOLAS uses the keel-laying date
(or date of similar stage of construction).
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