1.3.1 The Administration defining near-coastal
voyages for the purpose of these Guidelines should not impose design
and construction standards for a vessel entitled to fly the flag of
another State and engaged in such voyages in a manner resulting in
a more stringent standard for such a vessel than for a vessel entitled
to fly its own flag. In no case should the Administration impose,
in respect of a vessel entitled to fly the flag of another State,
standards in excess of these Guidelines for a vessel not engaged in
near-coastal voyages.
1.3.2 With respect to a vessel regularly engaged
in near-coastal voyages off the coast of another State, the Administration
should prescribe design and construction standards for such a vessel
at least equal to those prescribed by the Government of the State
off whose coast the vessel is engaged, provided such standards do
not exceed these Guidelines in respect of a vessel not engaged in
near-coastal voyages.
1.3.3 A vessel which extends its voyage beyond
a near-coastal voyage should comply with these Guidelines.