(1)
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(a) An International Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate
shall be issued after survey to a vessel which complies with the applicable
requirements of this annex.
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(b) When an exemption is granted to a vessel under,
and in accordance with, the provisions of this annex, an International
Fishing Vessel Exemption Certificate shall be issued in addition to
the certificate prescribed in subparagraph (a).
(2) The certificates referred to in paragraph
(1) shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by
any person or organization duly authorized by the Administration.
In every case, the Administration shall assume full responsibility
for the issue of the certificates.