S.L. 499.23 Art. 5Code of Practice.

(1) The purpose of the Code of Practice shall be to regulate all aspects, relating to the safety of commercial vessels including, but not limited to construction, machinery, equipment, stability, operation, manning, certification and maintenance.

(2) The Authority shall have the responsibility of publishing and monitoring the application of the Code of Practice which shall be read and construed in conjunction with these regulations and which will be published on the date of bringing into force of these regulations.

(3) The Authority shall from time to time amend the Code of Practice through the issuing of relative notices.

(4) In case of conflict between these regulations and the Code of Practice and the requirements prescribed in a recognised administration’s or classification society rules, the former shall prevail.