Section 235

Unless expressly provided otherwise, this Part applies to chemical tankers constructed on or after 1st. July, 1986 including those of less than 500

tons. Such tankers shall comply with the requirements of this Part in addition to any other applicable requirements of these Regulations.

Any chemical tanker, irrespective of the date of construction, which undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to the ship. Such a ship if constructed before 1st. July, 1986 shall, as a rule, comply with the requirements for a ship constructed on or after that date to at least the same extent as before undergoing such repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting.

Repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character, and outfitting related thereto, shall meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1st. July,

1986 in so far as the Director deems reasonable and practicable.

A ship, irrespective of the date of construction, which is converted to a chemical tanker, shall be treated as a chemical tanker constructed on the date on which such conversion commenced.

Requirements for chemical tankers.