Article 2
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Article 2

 In this Convention—

  • (a) the term “ship” means a vessel to which the Convention applies;

  • (b) the term “tons” means gross register tons;

  • (c) the term “passenger ship” means a ship in respect of which there is in force either (i) a safety certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea for the time being in force or (ii) a passenger certificate;

  • (d) the term “officer” means a person other than a master ranked as an officer by national laws or regulations, or, in the absence of any relevant laws or regulations, by collective agreement or custom;

  • (e) the term “rating” means a member of the crew other than an officer;

  • (f) the term “petty officer” means a rating serving in a supervisory position or position of special responsibility who is classed as petty officer by national laws or regulations, or, in the absence of any relevant laws or regulations, by collective agreement or custom;

  • (g) the term “crew accommodation” includes such sleeping rooms, mess rooms, sanitary accommodation, hospital accommodation and recreation accommodation as are provided for the use of the crew;

  • (h) the term “prescribed” means prescribed by national laws or regulations or by the competent authority;

  • (i) the term “approved” means approved by the competent authority;

  • (j) the term “re-registered” means re-registered on the occasion of a simultaneous change in the territory of registration and ownership of the vessel.

Parent topic: Part I. General Provision
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