(These Guidelines take into account relevant IMO mandatory instruments and amendments
thereto entering into force before or on 31 December 2019)
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF SURVEY
(I) 4.1 Initial surveys
4.1.1 Frequency
The initial survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.1),
should be held before the ship is put in service, or when a new instrument applies
to an existing ship, and the appropriate certificate is issued for the first time.
4.1.2 General
4.1.2.1 The initial survey should include a complete inspection, with
tests when necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to ensure that the
requirements relevant to the particular certificate are complied with and that the
structure, machinery and equipment are fit for the service for which the ship is
intended.
4.1.2.2 The initial survey should consist of:
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.1 an examination of the plans, diagrams, specifications, calculations
and other technical documentation to verify that the structure,
machinery and equipment comply with the requirements relevant to the
particular certificate;
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.2 an inspection of the structure, machinery and equipment to ensure that
the materials, scantlings, construction and arrangements, as
appropriate, are in accordance with the approved plans, diagrams,
specifications, calculations and other technical documentation and that
the workmanship and installation are in all respects satisfactory; and
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.3 a check that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and
other instructions and documentation specified in the requirements
relevant to the particular certificate have been placed on board the
ship.
4.1.3 Examination of plans and designs
An application for an initial survey should be accompanied by plans and
designs referred to in sections 1, 2, 4 and 5 of annex 1 and in annexes 2, 3, 4 and
5, as appropriate, together with:
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.1 the particulars of the ship;
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.2 any exemptions sought; and
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.3 any special conditions.
(A) 4.2 Annual surveys
4.2.1 Frequency
The annual survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.5)
and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three months
before or after each anniversary date of the certificate.
4.2.2 General
4.2.2.1 An annual survey should enable the Administration to verify that
the condition of the ship, its machinery and equipment is being maintained in
accordance with the relevant requirements.
4.2.2.2 In general, the scope of the annual survey should be as follows:
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.1 it should consist of a certificate examination, a visual examination
of a sufficient extent of the ship and its equipment, and certain tests
to confirm that their condition is being properly maintained;
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.2 it should also include a visual examination to confirm that no
unapproved modifications have been made to the ship and its equipment;
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.3 the content of each annual survey is given in the respective
guidelines; the thoroughness and stringency of the survey should depend
upon the condition of the ship and its equipment; and
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.4 should any doubt arise as to the maintenance of the condition of the
ship or its equipment, further examination and testing should be
conducted as considered necessary.
4.2.3 Where an annual survey has not been carried out within the due
dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(In) 4.3 Intermediate surveys
4.3.1 Frequency
The intermediate survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see
2.8.4) and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three
months before or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or
after the third anniversary date of the appropriate certificate and should take the
place of one of the annual surveys.
4.3.2 General
4.3.2.1 The intermediate survey should be an inspection of items relevant
to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition
and are fit for the service for which the ship is intended.
4.3.2.2 When specifying items of hull and machinery for detailed
examination, due account should be taken of any continuous survey schemes that may
be applied by classification societies.
4.3.2.3 Where an intermediate survey has not been carried out within the
due dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(P) 4.4 Periodical surveys
4.4.1 Frequency
The periodical survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see
2.8.2) and as shown diagrammatically in appendix 2, should be held within three
months before or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or
after the third anniversary date in the case of the cargo ship safety equipment
certificate and should take the place of one of the annual surveys; in the case of
the cargo ship safety radio certificate, it should be held within three months
before or after each anniversary date.
4.4.2 General
4.4.2.1 The periodical survey should consist of an inspection, with tests
when necessary, of the equipment to ensure that requirements relevant to the
particular certificate are complied with and that they are in a satisfactory
condition and are fit for the service for which the ship is intended.
4.4.2.2 The periodical survey should also consist of a check that all the
certificates, record books, operating manuals and other instructions and
documentation specified in the requirements relevant to the particular certificate
are on board the ship.
4.4.2.3 Where a periodical survey has not been carried out within the due
dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(R) 4.5 Renewal surveys
4.5.1 Frequency
The renewal survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.3)
and as shown diagrammatically in the appendix 2, should be held before the
appropriate certificate is renewed.
The cargo ship safety construction renewal survey may be commenced at the
fourth annual survey and may be progressed during the succeeding year with a view to
completion by the fifth anniversary date. The survey items of the fourth annual
survey should not be credited to the completion of the renewal survey.
4.5.2 General
4.5.2 1 The renewal survey should consist of an inspection, with tests when
necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to ensure that the requirements
relevant to the particular certificate are complied with and that they are in a
satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the ship is intended.
4.5.2.2 The renewal survey should also consist of a check that all the certificates,
record books, operating manuals and other instructions and documentation specified
in the requirements relevant to the particular certificate are on board the ship.
4.5.2.3 Concurrent crediting to both intermediate and renewal safety
construction surveys for surveys of spaces should not be acceptable.
(B) 4.6 Inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom of cargo ships
4.6.1 Frequency
There should be a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom
during any five-year period (see 5.7), except where SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(e)
or (f) is applicable. One such inspection should be carried out on or after the
fourth annual survey in conjunction with the renewal of the Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate. Where the Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate has been
extended under SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(e) or (f), this five-year period may be
extended to coincide with the validity of the certificate. In all cases the interval
between any two such inspections should not exceed 36 months.
4.6.2 General
4.6.2.1 The inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom and the survey of related
items (see 5.1) should include an inspection to ensure that they are in a
satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.footnote
4.6.2.2 Inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom should normally be carried
out with the ship in dry dock. However, consideration may be given to alternate
inspections being carried out with the ship afloat. Special consideration should be
given before ships of 15 years of age and over other than bulk carriers and oil
tankers are permitted to have such surveys afloat. Inspection of the outside of the
ship's bottom of bulk carriers and oil tankers of 15 years of age and over should be
carried out with the ship in dry dock. Inspections with the ship afloat should only
be carried out when the conditions are satisfactory and the proper equipment and
suitably trained staff are available. For ships subject to enhanced survey, the
provisions of paragraph 2.2.2footnote of the applicable part of annex A or B of the
International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk
Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) adopted by resolution A.1049(27), as
amended, should apply.
4.6.3 Where an inspection of the ship's bottom has not been carried out before the
due dates, reference should be made to 5.6.
(Ad) 4.7 Additional surveys
4.7.1 Frequency
The additional survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.7), should be
held:
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1 when required after an investigation; or
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2 whenever any important repairs or renewals are made; or
3 when ballast water management systems (BWMS) are
retrofitted on an existing ship to which an International Ballast Water
Management Certificate was previously issued.
4.7.2 General
Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered which affects the
safety or integrity of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its equipment,
the master or owner should make a report at the earliest opportunity to the
Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for
issuing the relevant certificate. The Administration, the nominated surveyor or
recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate should then
initiate an investigation to determine whether a survey, as required by the
regulations applicable to the particular certificate, is necessary. This additional
survey, which may be general or partial according to the circumstances, should be
such as to ensure that the repairs and any renewals have been effectively made and
that the ship and its equipment continue to be fit for the service for which the
ship is intended. In case of installations of BWMS on existing ships the survey
shall be such as to ensure that this retrofit, replacement, or significant repair
has been effectively made, so that the ship complies with the requirements of the
BWM Convention.
4.8 Completion of surveys
4.8.1 If a survey shows that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not
correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is not fit to
proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons on board, or without
presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, the officer of the
Administration, nominated surveyor or recognized organization should be guided by
the requirements of SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/6(c), MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.3.3,
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.2.5, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 4.5, MARPOL Annex VI
regulation 5.3.3, IBC Code regulation 1.5.1.4, IGC Code regulation 1.4.1.4 and BCH
Code regulation 1.6.1.3, or in the case of the BWM Convention the survey shows that
the ship's ballast water management does not conform to the particulars of the
Certificate required under regulations E-2 or E-3, or is such that the ship is not
fit to proceed to sea without presenting a threat of harm to the environment, human
health, property or resources, the surveyor should be guided by regulation E-1.6.
These instruments require that corrective action be taken immediately and the
Administration notified in due course. In cases where the corrective action has not
been undertaken the relevant certificate should be withdrawn and the Administration
notified immediately. If the ship is in the port of another Party, the appropriate
authorities of the port State should also be notified immediately.
4.8.2 Although the Polar Code does not contain specific requirements, if the ship is
trading in polar waters and a survey shows that the condition of the ship or its
equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Polar Ship
Certificate, or the ship is not fit to operate in polar waters without danger to the
ship, or persons on board, or without presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the
environment, the officer of the Administration, nominated surveyor or recognized
organization should, nevertheless, be guided by 4.8.1. The validity of the Polar
Ship Certificate does not affect the validity of other certificates.
4.8.3 Although LLC 66/88 does not contain specific requirements, if a load line
survey shows that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond
substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is not fit to proceed to
sea without danger to the ship, or persons on board, or without presenting
unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, the officer of the Administration,
nominated surveyor or recognized organization should, nevertheless, be guided by
4.8.1.
4.8.4 If a survey shows that the condition of the ship and its equipment correspond
substantially with the particulars of the certificate, and the ship is fit to
proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons on board, and without
presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, but deficiencies exist
that cannot be rectified at the time of survey, the following guidance should be
given:
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.1 a condition should be issued, detailing any relevant requirements or
conditions with assigned due date for the time needed to rectify the
deficiencies, with relevant information being kept available on board;
if and as required by the Administration, the relevant certificates
should be issued with the appropriate expiry dates; and
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.2 the Administration should be notified, as appropriate, according to
the agreement with the nominated surveyor or the recognized
organization.
5 AMPLIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
5.1 Definition of related items
Reference: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/10(b)(v).
Related items mean those items which may only be inspected when the ship is in dry
dock or undergoing an in-water examination of the outside of its bottom. For oil
tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers, this may mean that the ship has to be
specially prepared by, for example, being cleaned and gas freed. Then the survey of
items such as the internal examination of cargo tanks, as referred to in (CIn) 2.3.2
and (CIn) 2.3.3 in annex 1 may be undertaken at the same time.
5.2 Extending to five years a certificate issued for less than five years
References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(c), LLC 66/88 article 19(3), MARPOL Annex I
regulation 10.3, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.3, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.3,
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.3, BWM Convention regulations E-5.5 and E-5.6, IBC Code
regulation 1.5.6.3, IGC Code regulation 1.4.6.3, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.3, and
Polar Code part I-A /regulation 1.3.6.
Where a certificate has been issued for a period of less than five years, it is
permissible under these regulations or article to extend the certificate so that its
maximum period of validity is five years provided that the pattern of surveys for a
certificate with a five-year period of validity is maintained (see appendix 2). This
means that, for example, if a request is made to extend a two-year Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate to five years, then a periodical and two further annual
surveys, as detailed in SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/8, would be required. Also, for
example, if it was intended to extend a four-year Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate to five years, an additional annual survey would be required, as
detailed in SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/10. Where a certificate has been so extended,
it is still permissible to also extend the certificate under SOLAS 74/88 regulations
I/14(e) and (f), LLC 66/88 articles 19(5) and (6), MARPOL Annex I regulations 10.5
and 10.6, MARPOL Annex II regulations 10.5 and 10.6, MARPOL Annex IV regulations 8.5
and 8.6, MARPOL Annex VI regulations 9.5 and 9.6, BWM Convention regulation E-5.2.2,
IBC Code regulations 1.5.6.5 and 1.5.6.6, IGC Code regulations 1.4.6.5 and 1.4.6.6,
and BCH Code regulations 1.6.6.5 and 1.6.6.6, when no additional surveys would be
required but, of course, the new certificate issued after the renewal survey would
date from the five-year expiry of the existing certificate, in accordance with SOLAS
74/88 regulation I/14(b)(ii), LLC 66/88 article 19(2)(b), MARPOL Annex I regulation
10.2.2, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.2.2, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.2.2, MARPOL
Annex VI regulation 9.2.2, BWM Convention regulation E-5.3, IBC Code regulation
1.5.6.2.2, IGC Code regulation 1.4.6.2.2, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.2.2 and Polar
Code part I-A/regulation 1.3.6.
5.3 Extending the period between inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom
Reference: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/10(a)(v).
This permits the period of five years in which two inspections of the ship's bottom
are to be carried out to be extended when the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate is extended under regulation I/14(e) and (f). However, no extension
should be permitted on the period of 36 months between any two such inspections. If
the first ship's bottom inspection is carried out between 24 and 27 months, the
36-month limitation may prevent the certificate being extended by the periods
permitted in regulation I/14(e) and (f).
5.4 Definition of "short voyage"
References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(f), LLC 66/88 article 19(6), MARPOL Annex I
regulation 10.6, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.6, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.6,
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.6, BWM Convention regulation E-5.3, IBC Code regulation
1.5.6.6, IGC Code regulation 1.4.6.6, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.6 and Polar Code
part I-A/ regulation 1.3.6.
For the purpose of these regulations or article, a "short voyage" means a voyage
where neither the distance from the port in which the voyage begins to the final
port of destination nor the return voyage exceeds 1,000 miles.
5.5 Application of "special circumstances"
References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(g), LLC 66/88 article 19(7), MARPOL Annex I
regulation 10.7, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.7, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.7,
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.7, BWM Convention regulation E-5.7, IBC Code regulation
1.5.6.7, IGC Code regulation 1.4.6.7, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.7 and Polar Code
part I-A/ regulation 1.3.6.
The purpose of these regulations or article is to permit Administrations to waive the
requirement that a certificate issued following a renewal survey that is completed
after the expiry of the existing certificate should be dated from the expiry date of
the existing certificate. The special circumstances when this could be permitted are
where the ship has been laid up or has been out of service for a considerable period
because of a major repair or modification. While the renewal survey would be as
extensive as if the ship had continued in service, the Administration should
consider whether additional surveys or examinations are required depending on how
long the ship was out of service and the measures taken to protect the hull and
machinery during this period. Where this regulation is invoked, it is reasonable to
expect an examination of the outside of the ship's bottom to be held at the same
time as the renewal survey when it would not be necessary to include any special
requirements for cargo ships for the continued application of SOLAS 74/88 regulation
I/10(a)(v).
5.6 Revalidation of certificates
References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(i)(i), LLC 66/88 article 19(9)(c), MARPOL
Annex I regulation 10.9.1, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.9.1, MARPOL Annex IV
regulation 8.8.1, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.9.1, BWM Convention E-5.9.3, IBC Code
regulation 1.5.6.9.1, IGC Code regulation 1.4.6.9.1, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.9.1
and Polar Code part I-A/regulation 1.3.6.
A certificate ceases to be valid if the periodical, intermediate or annual survey, as
appropriate, or the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom is not completed
within the periods specified in the relevant regulation or article. The validity of
the certificate should be restored by carrying out the appropriate survey which, in
such circumstances, should consist of the requirements of the survey that was not
carried out, but its thoroughness and stringency should have regard to the time this
survey was allowed to lapse. The Administration concerned should then ascertain why
the survey was allowed to lapse and consider further action.
5.7 Meaning of "any five-year period"
Reference: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/10(a)(v).
Any five-year period is the five-year period of validity of the Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
5.8 Surveys required after transfer of the ship to the flag of another State
The certificates cease to be valid when a ship transfers to the flag of another State
and it is required that the Government of the State to which the ship transfers
should not issue new certificates until it is fully satisfied that the ship is being
properly maintained and that there have been no unauthorized changes made to the
structure, machinery and equipment. When so requested, the Government of the State
whose flag the ship was formerly entitled to fly is obliged to forward, as soon as
possible, to the new Administration copies of certificates carried by the ship
before the transfer and, if available, copies of the relevant survey reports and
records, such as record of safety equipment and conditions of assignment for load
line. When fully satisfied by an inspection that the ship is being properly
maintained and that there have been no unauthorized changes, in order to maintain
the harmonization of the surveys the new Administration may give due recognition to
initial and subsequent surveys carried out by, or on behalf of, the former
Administration and issue new certificates having the same expiry date as the
certificates that ceased to be valid because of the change of flag.
5.9 Recommended conditions for extending the period of validity of a certificate
5.9.1 In SOLAS 74/88 and other mandatory IMO instruments the following
provision applies: If a ship at the time when a certificate expires is not in a port
in which it is to be surveyed, the Administration may extend the period of validity
of a certificate but this extension should be granted only for the purpose of
allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be surveyed,
and then only in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so. No
certificate should be extended for a period longer than three months, and a ship to
which an extension is granted should not, on its arrival in the port in which is to
be surveyed, be entitled by virtue of such extension to leave that port without
having a new certificate.
5.9.2 If a ship is in a port where the required survey cannot be completed, and where
the Convention allows the Administration to extend the certificate when it is proper
and reasonable to do so, the Administration should be guided by the following:
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.1 an additional survey, equivalent to at least the same scope of an
annual survey required by the relevant certificate(s) should be carried
out;
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.2 the renewal survey should be carried out to the maximum extent
possible;
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.3 in cases where a dry-docking is required, but cannot be carried out,
an underwater inspection of the ship's bottom should be carried out;
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.4 in cases where an underwater inspection is not possible (e.g. poor
water visibility, draught restrictions, excessive current, refusal by
the port Authority), an internal inspection of the ship's bottom
structure, to the maximum extent practicable, should be carried out;
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.5 the ship should be allowed to sail directly to a named final agreed
cargo discharge port and then directly to a named agreed port to
complete the survey and/or dry-docking;
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.6 the extension period should be for the minimum amount of time needed
to complete the survey and/or dry-docking under the relevant
certificate(s);
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.7 the condition of the ship found by the surveys indicated above should
be considered in determining the duration, distance and operational
restrictions, if any, of the voyage needed to complete the survey and/or
dry-docking; and
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.8 the extension period of the relevant statutory certificate(s) should
not exceed the period of validity of the certificate which may be issued
to document compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical
requirements of the recognized classification society.
5.10 Inspection of the outside of a passenger ship's bottom
5.10.1 A minimum of two of the inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom during
any five-year period should be conducted in dry dock. In all cases, the maximum
interval between any two dry-dock bottom inspections should not exceed 36
months.
5.10.2 Where acceptable to the Administration, the minimum number of inspections in
dry dock of the outside of the bottom of a passenger ship which is not a ro-ro
passenger ship in any five-year period may be reduced from two to one.footnote In such cases the interval between consecutive
inspections in dry dock should not exceed 60 months.
Note: The definition of "any five-year period" is the five-year
period of validity of the International Load Line Certificate.
5.10.3 Inspections of the ship's bottom required for the renewal survey that are not
conducted in dry dock may be carried out with the ship afloat. The bottom
inspection, regardless of method, should be carried out within the allowable time
window for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate renewal survey (i.e. within the
three-month time window before the expiry date of the certificate). Additionally,
inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom conducted afloat should only be
carried out when the conditions are satisfactory and the proper equipment and
suitably qualified staff are available. Rudder bearing clearances specified in (PR)
5.2.2.1 need not be taken at the afloat inspections.
5.10.4 Special consideration should be given to ships 15 years of age or over before
being permitted to credit inspections afloat.
5.10.5 If a survey in dry dock is not completed within the maximum intervals referred
to above, the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate should cease to be valid until the
survey in dry dock is completed.
5.11 Survey of radio installations
The survey of the radio installations, including those used in life-saving
appliances, should always be carried out by a qualified radio surveyor who has
necessary knowledge of the requirements of SOLAS 74, the International
Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations and the associated performance standards
for radio equipment. The radio survey should be carried out using suitable test
equipment capable of performing all the relevant measurements required by these
Guidelines. On satisfactory completion of the survey, the radio surveyor should
forward a report of the survey, which should also state the organization he or she
represents, to the authorities responsible for the issue of the ship's Cargo Ship
Safety Radio Certificate or Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.
5.12 Survey of the automatic identification system (AIS)
The survey of the automatic identification system should always be
carried out by a qualified radio surveyor who has necessary knowledge of the
requirements of SOLAS 74, the International Telecommunication Union's Radio
Regulations and the associated performance standards for radio equipment. The survey
of the automatic identification system should be carried out using suitable test
equipment capable of performing all the relevant measurements required by and in
accordance with the Guidelines on annual testing of the automatic identification
system (AIS) (MSC.1/Circ.1252).
5.13 Surveys for ships intended to operate in polar watersfootnote
5.13.1 In accordance with SOLAS 74/88 regulations XIV/2.1 and 3.1, MARPOL Annex I
regulation 47, MARPOL Annex II regulation 22, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 18 and
MARPOL Annex V regulation 14, the Polar Code is a standalone instrument, providing
requirements additional to SOLAS 74/88 and MARPOL for ships intended to operate in
polar waters. The requirements of the Polar Code should be surveyed in the context
of the surveys under SOLAS 74/88 and MARPOL, but do not form separate survey types.
5.13.2 For MARPOL Annexes I and II,footnote compliance with the Polar Code should be indicated on
the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate and, where applicable, the
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk. For SOLAS 74/88, the Polar Ship Certificate should be issued
(Polar Code, paragraph 1.3) and endorsed for compliance with the Polar Code. The
Polar Ship Certificate should be perceived as a certificate additional to SOLAS
certificates for ships intended to operate in polar waters, and the validities of
other certificates are not affected by it when a ship stays outside of polar areas.
5.13.3 Although there is no dedicated type of survey associated with the Polar Ship
Certificate, the following types of survey are applicable in the Survey Guidelines
in annex 5 and contain survey items specific to the Polar Ship Certificate:
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.1 the initial survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items
related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the initial
surveys of safety construction, safety equipment and safety radio of
cargo ships or the initial survey of the Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate;
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.2 the annual survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items related
to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the periodical safety
radio survey and the annual safety construction and safety equipment
surveys of cargo ships;
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.3 the intermediate survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items
related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the intermediate
safety construction survey of cargo ships;
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.4 the periodical survey (second or third year of its validity) would
confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar
Code with respect to the periodical safety equipment survey of cargo
ships; and
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.5 the renewal survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items
related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the renewal
surveys of safety construction, safety equipment and safety radio of
cargo ships or the renewal survey of the Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate.
5.13.4 For a Polar Ship Certificate issued to a cargo ship, the endorsements of the
certificate for annual survey, intermediate survey and periodical survey would
confirm the satisfactory completion of the survey scopes as stated respectively in
subparagraphs 5.13.3.2 to 5.13.3.4.
5.13.5 For a Polar Ship Certificate issued to a passenger ship, only the endorsements
in accordance with SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/14(d) and I/14(e) or I/14(f) are
applicable.
5.13.6 After the relevant surveys under the related SOLAS certificates together with
the survey items relevant to the Polar Code are carried out, the relevant SOLAS
certificates should then be endorsed prior to the Polar Ship Certificate being
issued/endorsed.
5.13.7 In the event that the Polar Ship Certificate has ceased to be valid or has
expired for a period of time and other certificates remain valid, the Administration
may require, as deemed appropriate, a survey which addresses only the survey items
additional to the survey items under the related SOLAS certificates for reinstating
the validity of the Polar Ship Certificate. The duration of the related SOLAS
certificates should remain unchanged.