Hull Construction Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1431)

82.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), sections 82.2, 82.3 and 82.4 apply to every Canadian ship

• (a) of which the keel is laid,

• (b) of which construction of the hull is commenced,

• (c) that is registered as a Canadian ship, or

• (d) that is modified or converted

on or after October 1, 1981.

(2) Sections 82.2, 82.3 and 82.4 do not apply to a Canadian ship

• (a) of which the keel was laid,

• (b) of which construction of the hull was commenced, or

• (c) that was registered as a Canadian ship

before October 1, 1981, where the Canadian ship is modified or converted on or after October 1, 1981 if, in the opinion of the Board of Steamship Inspection, it is impracticable to comply with those sections.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), on or after October 1, 1982, subsections 82.2(3) and (4), 82.3(2) and 82.4(2) to (4) apply to every Canadian ship.