27.5.3 Intermediate examination of a dedicated pilot boat
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27.5.3 Intermediate examination of a dedicated pilot boat

  27.5.3.1 The competent harbour authority or the owner/managing agent of a dedicated pilot boat should arrange for the boat to undergo an intermediate examination, which should take place not more than 3 months before nor more than 3 months after the halfway date of the period of validity of the Pilot Boat Certificate.

  27.5.3.2 The authorised person should examine the boat in the manner prescribed for an annual examination and be satisfied that:-

  • .1 such parts of the vessel, its machinery and equipment as are specified in the Code and are subject to the survey, remain in good working condition; and

  • .2 no major alterations have been made to the vessel, its machinery or equipment, to which the Pilot Boat Certificate relates, without the approval of the MCA.

  27.5.3.3 On completion of a satisfactory intermediate examination, the authorised person should endorse the Pilot Boat Certificate accordingly.

Parent topic: 27.5 Examination and Certification of Pilot Boats
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