Article 2

     1. A Member may grant exemptions from or permit exceptions to the
provisions of this Convention in respect of dock  work  at  any  place
where the traffic is irregular and confined to small ships, as well as
in respect of dock work in relation to fishing  vessels  or  specified
categories thereof, on condition that -
     (a) safe working conditions are maintained; and
     (b) the   competent   authority,   after  consultation  with  the
organisations of employers and workers concerned, is satisfied that it
is  reasonable  in all the circumstances that there be such exemptions
or exceptions.
     2. Particular  requirements of Part III of this Convention may be
varied if the competent authority  is  satisfied,  after  consultation
with  the  organisations of employers and workers concerned,  that the
variations provide corresponding  advantages  and  that  the  over-all
protection  afforded  is  not inferior to that which would result from
the full application of the provisions of this Convention.
     3. Any  exemptions  or  exceptions made under paragraph 1 of this
Article and any significant variations made under paragraph 2 of  this
Article,  as  well as the reasons therefor,  shall be indicated in the
reports on the application of the Convention submitted in pursuance of
Article   22   of   the   Constitution  of  the  International  Labour
Organisation.