5.2 Flag State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD)
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5.2 Flag State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD)

  5.2.1 A Flag State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD) should be issued, after survey and testing in accordance with these Guidelines, either by officers of the Administration or by an organization duly authorized by it. In every case the Administration assumes full responsibility for the FSVAD.

  5.2.2 The FSVAD should be drawn up in the official language of the issuing country and be that of the model given in the appendix to the Guidelines. If the language used is neither English nor French, the text should include a translation into one of these languages.

  5.2.3 The FSVAD is issued for an unlimited period, or for a period specified by the Administration.

  5.2.4 An FSVAD should cease to be valid if significant alterations have been made in the DP-system equipment, fittings, arrangements, etc., specified in the Guidelines without the sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement of such equipment of fittings for the purpose of repair and maintenance.

  5.2.5 An FSVAD issued to a DP-vessel should cease to be valid upon transfer of such a vessel to the flag of another country.

  5.2.6 The privileges of the FSVAD may not be claimed in favour of any DP-vessel unless the FSVAD is valid.

  5.2.7 Control of a DP-vessel holding a valid FSVAD should be carried out accordingly the principles of 1.7 in the MODU Code 1989.

  5.2.8 Results of the FSVAD tests should be readily available on board for reference.

Parent topic: 5 Surveys, Testing and the Flat State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD)
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