- A passenger ship constructed on or after 1 September 1984 (54) / 1 July 2002 (19); or
- A cargo ship of 500 gross tons or over constructed on or after 1 September 1984 (54) / 1 July 2002 (19); or
- A cargo ship of less than 500 gross tons constructed on or after 1February 1992 (54) / 1 July 2002 (19).
If the ship falls within the above parameters, is it provided with a Dangerous Goods, Document of Compliance .