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Scope and Application

These Guidance Notes should be considered as general guidance only and technical reviews should be verified in compliance with the Yacht Guide.

Exemption certificates should be issued to indicate that the flag Administration has accepted an arrangement that does not comply with the applicable statutory regulations. Equivalency will be considered and may be granted to indicate acceptance of alternative arrangements for equivalent levels of safety. Acceptance of an equivalent arrangement should be documented by ABS.

These Guidance Notes apply to commercial and non-commercial yachts.