2. Interpretation
In these Regulations —
“Act” means the Shipping Act;
“duly qualified medical practitioner” has the meaning assigned under section 2 of the Act;
“chemical” means any liquid product listed in any international instrument relating to the carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk and includes products not listed in the international instrument but which have been accepted for carriage in chemical tankers by IMO;
“GT” means gross tonnage as determined in accordance with the Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations;
“medical fitness certificate” means a medical fitness certificate issued under regulation 9;
“IMO” means the International Maritime Organization;
“offshore installation” means a fixed or floating platform capable of engaging in operations for the exploration or exploitation of resources beneath the seabed, whether on location or not.