The master of a prescribed ship must not begin a voyage unless there is a ship construction certificate in force in respect of the ship.
Prescribed ship means a ship:
- that is:
- an oil tanker that has a gross tonnage of 150 or more, or
- a ship, other than an oil tanker, that has a gross tonnage of 400 or more, and
- engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL).