5.1 Inspections for certification are based on
the information, specifications, drawings and calculations available
to the Administration.
5.2 The initial or renewal inspection will cover
the following items: hull, machinery, electrical equipment, lifesaving
equipment, fire protection equipment, pressure vessels and boilers,
steering systems, miscellaneous equipment and systems, sanitation
and operational practices including the competence and composition
of the crew.
5.3 In general, the scope of an annual inspection
is the same as for the inspection for issue of a certificate of inspection
but in less detail.