Regulation 1 - Surveys
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Regulation 1 - Surveys

  (1) Ships of 400 gross tonnage and above referred to in article 3(1)(a) engaged in international voyages, excluding fixed or floating platforms, FSUs, and FPSOs, shall be subject to surveys specified below:

  • (a) an initial survey before the ship is put into service or before the International Antifouling System Certificate (Certificate) required under regulation 2 or 3 is issued for the first time; and

  • (b) a survey when the anti-fouling systems are changed or replaced. Such surveys shall be endorsed on the Certificate issued under regulation 2 or 3.

  (2) The survey shall be such as to ensure that the ship's anti-fouling system fully complies with this Convention.

  (3) The Administration shall establish appropriate measures for ships that are not subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this regulation in order to ensure that this Convention is complied with.

  (4)

  • (a) As regards the enforcement of this Convention, surveys of ships shall be carried out by officers duly authorized by the Administration or as provided in regulation 3(1), taking into account guidelines for surveys developed by the Organizationfootnote. Alternatively, the Administration may entrust surveys required by this Convention either to surveyors nominated for that purpose or to organizations recognized by it.

  • (b) An Administration nominating surveyors or recognizing organizationsfootnote to conduct surveys shall, as a minimum, empower any nominated surveyor or recognized organization to:

    • (i) require a ship that it surveys to comply with the provisions of Annex 1; and

    • (ii) carry out surveys if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port State that is a Party to this Convention.

  • (c) When the Administration, a nominated surveyor, or a recognized organization determines that the ship's anti-fouling system does not conform either to the particulars of a Certificate required under regulation 2 or 3, or to the requirements of this Convention, such Administration, surveyor or organization shall immediately ensure that corrective action is taken to bring the ship into compliance. A surveyor or organization shall also in due course notify the Administration of any such determination. If the required corrective action is not taken, the Administration shall be notified forthwith and it shall ensure that the Certificate is not issued or is withdrawn as appropriate.

  • (d) In the situation described in subparagraph (c), if the ship is in the port of another Party, the appropriate authorities of the port State shall be notified forthwith. When the Administration, a nominated surveyor, or a recognized organization has notified the appropriate authorities of the port State, the Government of the port State concerned shall give such Administration, surveyor, or organization any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under this regulation, including any action described in article 11 or 12.

Parent topic: Annex 4 - Surveys and Certification Requirements for Anti-Fouling Systems
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