Regulation 6
Inspection and Survey
(a) The inspection and survey of ships, so far as regards the enforcement of the provisions of the
present regulations and the granting of exemptions therefrom, shall be carried out by officers of the
Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the inspections and surveys either to
surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it.
(b) An Administration nominating surveyors or recognizing organizations to conduct inspections and
surveys as set forth in paragraph (a) shall as a minimum empower any nominated surveyor or
recognized organization to:
(i) require repairs to a ship;
(ii) carry out inspections and surveys if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port state.
The Administration shall notify the Organization of the specific responsibilities and conditions of the
authority delegated to nominated surveyors or recognized organizations.*
* Refer to
MSC/Circ.1010
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MEPC/Circ.382
on Communication of information on the authorization
of recognized organizations (ROs), and the information collected via the Global Integrated Shipping
Information System (GISIS).
(c) When a nominated surveyor or recognized organization determines that the condition of the ship
or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is such that
the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or persons on board, such surveyor or
organization shall immediately ensure that corrective action is taken and shall in due course notify the
Administration. If such corrective action is not taken the relevant certificate should be withdrawn and
the Administration shall be notified immediately;and, if the ship is in the port of another party, the
appropriate authorities of the port state shall also be notified immediately. When an officer of the
Administration, a nominated surveyor or recognized organization has notified the appropriate
authorities of the port state, the Government of the port state concerned shall give such officer,
surveyor or organization any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under this regulation.
When applicable, the Government of the port state concerned shall ensure that the ship shall not sail
until it can proceed to sea, or leave port for the purpose of proceeding to the appropriate repair yard,
without danger to the ship or persons on board.
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(d) In every case, the Administration shall fully guarantee the completeness and efficiency of the
inspection and survey, and shall undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to satisfy this
obligation.
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