Application The provisions of this Annex shall apply to:
(a) (i) new ships of 200 tons gross tonnage and above;
(ii) new ships of less than 200 tons gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 10 persons;
(iii) new ships which do not have a measured gross tonnage and are certified to carry more than 10 persons; and
(b) (i) existing ships of 200 tons gross tonnage and above, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex;
(ii) existing ships of less than 200 tons gross tonnage which are certified to carry more than 10 persons, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex; and
(iii) existing ships which do not have a measured gross tonnage and are certified to carry more than 10 persons, 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Annex.