1.2 Approach of the guidelines

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1.2 Approach of the guidelines

These guidelines provide the procedures for conducting surveys to ensure that ships comply with the Convention, and the requirements for issuing and endorsing an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials and issuing an International Ready for Recycling Certificate.

1.3 These guidelines apply to surveys of ships of 500 gross tonnage and above, as specified in article 3 of the Convention.

1.4 In the event that a new survey method is developed, or in the event that the use of a certain Hazardous Material is prohibited and/or restricted, or in the light of any other relevant experience gained, these guidelines may need to be revised in the future.

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