A harmonized system of survey and certification covering international shipping regulations adopted by the International Maritime Organization enters into force on 3 February 2000. |
The system covers survey and certification requirements of the followings codes and conventions: |
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 |
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The International Convention on Load Lines, (LL) 1966 |
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The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78) |
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The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) |
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Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) |
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Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). |
Harmonize periods between surveys of all statutory certificates issued to cargo ships. |
Certificates to have a uniform period of validity of five years. |
One or more of the following surveys require for maintenance of certification. |
One year standard interval between surveys, which could be any of the followings: |
Renewal survey may be completed within three months before the expiry of the certificate with no loss of its period of validity. Time window of six months for other surveys. |
A maximum period of validity of five years for all cargo ship certificates. |
A maximum period of validity of one year for all passenger ship certificates. |
Three months extension for cargo ship certificates, one month for short voyages. |
If a certificate is extended, the period of validity of new certificate starts from the expiry date of last certificate. |
At least two inspections of ship's bottom in a five year period, maximum interval between the inspections should not be greater than thirty six months. |
A combined cargo ship safety certificate that will replace existing safety equipment, safety construction and safety radio certificate. |
No more unscheduled inspections. |
Annual surveys are mandatory. |
Intervals between surveys of cargo ship's safety equipment will be changed to interval of two and three years in stead of two years. |
Intermediate surveys are required for all ships under the cargo ship safety construction certificate. |
Inspections of the outside of ship's bottom required for all cargo ships. |
Intermediate surveys for the cargo ship safety construction certificate can be held within three months of either the second or third anniversary date. |
There is a provision for combined cargo ship safety certificate. |
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, including Record of Equipment |
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, including Record of Equipment |
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, including Record of Equipment |
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, including Record of Equipment |
International Load Lines Exemption Certificate |
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk |
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk |
International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk |
Certificate of
Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk |
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Updated: 10-Oct-2007