Rule 38 : ExemptionsAny vessel (or class of vessel) provided that she complies with the requirements of the International Regulations for the Preventing of Collisions at Sea, 1960, the keel of which is laid or is at a corresponding stage of construction before the entry into force of these Regulations may be exempted from compliance therewith as follows:(a) The installation of lights with ranges prescribed in Rule 22, until 4 years after the date of entry into force of these regulations.(b) The installation of lights with color specifications as prescribed in Section 7 of Annex I … [Read more...]