5.1 The Administration will be given the opportunity
to satisfy itself that RO's quality system continues to comply with
the requirements of Appendix 1 of the Annex to Assembly resolution
A.739(18).
5.2 The Administration may choose to recognize
audits performed on RO by an independent audit group effectively representing
the interests of the Administration or IMO.
5.3 Should the Administration choose to conduct
direct auditing of RO, the frequency and extent of audit will be subject
to mutual agreement between the Administration and RO.