This section applies to every non-pleasure craft (excluding multihulls, inflatable craft, vessels carrying cargo over 1000 kg, and vessels built or converted for towing, dredging or lifting) exceeding 6 m (19 ft 8 in) in length, the keel of which was laid or the construction or manufacture or fibreglass layup of which was started on or after April 1, 2005.

All power driven vessels shall meet the requirements of ISO 12217-1.

When cockpits and recesses are to be designated either as “watertight” or as “quick-draining,” they shall comply with the requirements of ISO 11812.