1.5.1 Each craft shall be subject to the surveys
specified below:
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.1 an initial survey before the craft is put in
service or before the Certificate is issued for the first time;
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.2 a renewal survey at intervals specified by
the Administration but not exceeding 5 years except where 1.8.5 or 1.8.10 is
applicable;
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.3 a periodical survey within three months before
or after each anniversary date of the Certificate; and
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.4 an additional survey as the occasion arises.
1.5.2 The surveys referred to in 1.5.1 shall be
carried out as follows:
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.1 the initial survey shall include:
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.1.1 an appraisal of the assumptions made and
limitations proposed in relation to loadings, environment, speed and
manoeuvrability;
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.1.2 an appraisal of the data supporting the safety
of the design, obtained, as appropriate, from calculations, tests
and trials;
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.1.3 a failure mode and effect analysis as required
by this Code;
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.1.4 an investigation into the adequacy of the
various manuals to be supplied with the craft; and
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.1.5 a complete inspection of the structure, safety
equipment, radio installations and other equipment, fittings, arrangements
and materials to ensure that they comply with the requirements of
the Code, are in satisfactory condition and are fit for the service
for which the craft is intended;
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.2 the renewal and periodical surveys shall include
a complete inspection of the structure, including the outside of the
craft's bottom and related items, safety equipment, radio installations
and other equipment as referred to in 1.5.2.1 to ensure that they
comply with the requirements of the Code, are in satisfactory condition
and are fit for the service for which the craft is intended. The inspection
of the craft's bottom shall be conducted with the craft out of the
water under suitable conditions for close-up examination of any damaged
or problem areas; and
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.3 an additional survey, either general or partial
according to the circumstances, shall be made after a repair resulting
from investigations prescribed in 1.7.3,
or wherever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey
shall be such as to ensure that the necessary repairs or renewals
have been effectively made, that the material and workmanship of such
repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the
craft complies in all respects with the requirements of the Code.
1.5.3 The periodical surveys referred to in 1.5.1.3
shall be endorsed on the High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate.
1.5.4 The inspection and survey of the craft,
so far as regards the enforcement of the provisions of the Code, 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.
1.5.5 An Administration nominating surveyors or
recognizing organizations to conduct inspections and surveys as set
forth in 1.5.4 shall, as a minimum, empower any nominated surveyor
or recognized organization to:
The Administration shall notify the Organization of the specific
responsibilities and conditions of the authority delegated to nominated
surveyors or recognized organizations.
1.5.6 When a nominated surveyor or recognized
organization determines that the condition of the craft or its equipment
does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Certificate
or is such that the craft is not fit to operate without danger to
the craft or persons on board, the 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 Certificate shall be withdrawn and the Administration shall
be notified immediately; and, if the craft is in an area under the
jurisdiction of another Government, the appropriate authorities of
the port State shall be notified immediately. When an officer of the
Administration, a nominated surveyor or a 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
section. When applicable, the Government of the port State concerned
shall ensure that the craft shall not continue to operate until it
can do so without danger to the craft or the persons on board.
1.5.7 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.