Section 2 Issue of certificates on completion
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Naval Survey Guidance for Steel Ships, January 2001 - Chapter 2 New Construction - Section 2 Issue of certificates on completion

Section 2 Issue of certificates on completion

2.1 Certificate of Class

2.1.1 When the hull survey and associated trials have been satisfactorily completed, the Surveyors are to issue Full-term Certificates of Class (Form 1717 (N) Ch 25 Appendix 6 Form TM1) where authorization has been given by LR Headquarters. Where it has been agreed by the Naval Authority that the survey is not based on a six year cycle, a modified Form may be used.

2.2 Interim Certificate of Class

2.2.1 In cases where Full-term Certificates of Class cannot be issued, the Surveyors are to issue Interim Certificates on Form 1124. The certificate should, as far as possible, use the wording shown in Figure 2.2.1 Example Interim Certificate (Hull). This wording has been carefully chosen and considerable care should be exercised if it is found necessary to depart from it. The certificate should be dated with the date of completion of the vessel in question.

2.2.2 Where outstanding items for completion of classification remain at the delivery stage, details of these items, together with the Prime Contractor’s proposals for their completion and the Surveyor’s recommendations in this respect, are to be forwarded for consideration.

[The imposition of Conditions of Class at this stage will only be accepted under exceptional circumstances and it is therefore important that any possible problems are identified at an early stage of construction and the necessary action taken to avoid delay to the completion.]

2.2.3 It is to be clearly understood that Interim Certificates issued by the Surveyors are subject to confirmation after consideration of the Surveyor’s reports.

2.2.4 Surveyors are to forward to Headquarters, at handover to the Owner, a copy of the Interim Certificate issued by them. They are also to report the dates of issue and expiry of all other certificates whether these have been issued by LR or not.

2.3 Certificate of First Entry of Classification

2.3.1 On completion of the new construction survey of ships submitted for classification, a certificate of First Entry of Classification signed by the Chairman or Deputy Chairman and countersigned by the Corporate Secretary will be issued.

Figure 2.2.1 Example Interim Certificate (Hull)


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