Sec. 80.1071  Exemptions.

    (a) In certain circumstances, partial or conditional exemptions may 
be granted to individual ships from the requirements of Secs. 80.1085, 
80.1087, 80.1089, 80.1091, and 80.1093 provided: such ships comply with 
the functional requirements of Sec. 80.1081 and a showing is made that 
such an exemption will not have a material effect upon the general 
efficiency of the service for the safety of all ships.
    (b) An exemption may be granted under paragraph (a) of this section 
only:
    (1) If the conditions affecting safety are such as to render the 
full application of Secs. 80.1085, 80.1087, 80.1089, 80.1091, and 
80.1093 unreasonable or unnecessary or otherwise not in the public 
interest;
    (2) In exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the 
sea area or sea areas for which the ship is equipped; or
    (3) Prior to February 1, 1999, when the ship will be taken 
permanently out of service within two years of a requirement date 
specified in Sec. 80.1065.