31.—(1) This regulation applies to a United Kingdom NLS ship operating in polar waters.
(2) The owner or master of a ship to which this regulation applies must ensure that the construction and operation of the ship complies with—
(a)the environment-related provisions of the Introduction to; and
(b)Chapter 2 of Part II-A of,
the Polar Code.
(3) In ensuring compliance with paragraph (2)(b) consideration must be given to the guidance in Part II-B of the Polar Code.