Regulation 9 - Surveys of radio installations of cargo ships
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Regulation 9 - Surveys of radio installations of cargo ships

  (a) The radio installations, including those used in life-saving appliances, of cargo ships to which chapters III and IV apply shall be subject to the surveys specified below:

  • (i) an initial survey before the ship is put in service;

  • (ii) a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration but not exceeding five years, except where regulation 14(b), (e), (f) and (g) is applicable;

  • (iii) a periodical survey within three months before or after each anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate;

  • (iv) an additional survey as prescribed for passenger ships in regulation 7(b)(iii).

  (b) The surveys referred to in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as follows:

  • (i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in life-saving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the present regulations;

  • (ii) the renewal and periodical surveys shall include an inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in life-saving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the present regulations.

  (c) The periodical surveys referred to in paragraph (a)(iii) shall be endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.

Parent topic: Part B - Surveys and certificates[Harmonised 1988 Protocol Requirements] footnote
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