Section 17

When the characteristics of a ship, such as V, Vc, d, N 1 or N2 as defined in regulations 14 and 151 are altered and where such an alteration results in an increase in its net tonnage as determined in accordance with regulation 15, the net tonnage of the ship corresponding to the new characteristics shall be determined and shall be applied without delay.

A ship to which load lines referred to in paragraphs {a} and {bj of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 15 are concurrently assigned shall be given only one net tonnage as determined in accordance with regulation 15 and that tonnage shall be the tonnage applicable to the appropriate assigned load line for the trade in which the ship is engaged.

{3)

When the characteristics of a ship/ such as V, Vc, d, N1 or N2 as defined in regulations 14 and 15, are altered or when the appropriate assigned load line referred to in sub-regulation [2) is altered due to the change of the trade in which the ship is engaged, and where such an alteration results in a decrease in its net tonnage as determined in accordance with regulation 15, a new International

Tonnage Certificate { 1969} or a new Brunei Darussalam Tonnage Certificate incorporating the net tonnage so determined shall not be issued until 12 months have elapsed from the date on which the current Certificate was issued:

2127

Provided that this requirement shall not apply -

{a} if the ship is transferred to the flag of another Contracting State;

or

{bj if the ship undergoes alterations or modifications which are deemed by the Director to be of a major character/ such as the removal of a superstructure which requires an alteration of the assigned load line.