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5. For regulation 6 of the 2016 Regulations (application of exemptions) substitute—
6.—(1) The Secretary of State may allow equipment that does not comply with applicable international standards to be placed on board a ship, provided that the Secretary of State is satisfied, by whatever means, that—
(a)compliance with applicable international standards is either impracticable or unreasonable in that case or cases; and
(b)the exemption is subject to such conditions and limitations as will provide a level of safety which is at least equivalent to that provided by applicable international standards.
(2) The Secretary of State may, on reasonable notice, alter or cancel any exemption granted under paragraph (1).
(3) An exemption granted under paragraph (1) and an alteration or cancellation under paragraph (2) must be given in writing and must specify the date on which it takes effect and the terms (if any) on which it is given.”.
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