Compliance with the Condition Assessment Scheme for Category (1) and Category (2) ships
1.An oil tanker shall not be allowed to enter into ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of a Member State beyond the anniversary of the date of delivery of the ship, in 2005 for Category (1) ships, and in 2010 for Category (2) ships, unless it complies with the Condition Assessment Scheme referred to in Article 6.
2.The competent authorities of a Member State may allow an oil tanker flying the flag of that Member State to continue operation beyond the anniversary of the date of delivery of the ship in 2005 for Category (1) ships and in 2010 for Category (2) ships, but only when subject to compliance with the Condition Assessment Scheme referred to in Article 6.