5.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to a ship which—
(a)is referred to in regulation 3(1), and
(b)is of 400 gross tonnage or above,
but does not apply in relation to a fixed or floating platform, a floating storage unit or a floating production storage and off-loading unit.
(2) A ship must not be put into service for the first time unless the requirements set out in paragraph (4) are met.
(3) Where—
(a)a ship was put into service for the first time on or after 1st July 2003 but before the date on which these Regulations come into force, or
(b)a ship’s anti-fouling systems have been changed or replaced on or after 1st July 2003,
the ship must not proceed on any voyage, or (if it is already on a voyage) continue on a voyage, unless the requirements set out in paragraph (4) are met.
(4) The requirements referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) are that—
(a)the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Annex I,
(b)there is in force in relation to the ship an AFS-Certificate or other certificate referred to in paragraph 2.1 of that Annex, and
(c)that AFS-Certificate or other certificate is carried on board the ship.