Appendix
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Appendix

of the Agreement Governing the Delegation of Statutory Certification and Services for Ships Registered in [State] Between [Administration] and [Recognized Organization] Dated [Date] with Effect from [Date] Covering The: Applicable Instruments and Degree of Authorization

1 The RO is hereby authorized as listed below to carry out statutory certification and services and require repairs on behalf of the Administration in accordance with the applicable instruments.

The Administration shall specify the scope of authorization granted to an RO, considering the following:

  • .1 ship types and sizes;

  • .2 conventions and other instruments, including relevant national legislation;

  • .3 approval of drawings;

  • .4 approval of materials and equipment;

  • .5 surveys, audits, inspections;

  • .6 issuance, endorsement and/or renewal of certificates;

  • .7 corrective actions;

  • .8 withdrawal or cancellation of certificates; and

  • .9 reporting requirements.

The following three types of authorizations apply as noted:

  • F: Full Authorization to perform plan review, carry out surveys, inspections and audits, and issue and/or revoke necessary interim and full-term certificates.

  • P: Partial Authorization to perform plan review, carry out surveys, inspections and audits, and possibly issue interim certificates (specific guidance to be provided by the Administration and full-term certificate is to be issued by the Administration).

  • L: Limited Authorization to account for other special categories not covered by the above, such as case-by-case authorization or geographical limitations.

 2 The listing of instruments and type of authorization is as follows:

To be followed by a listing of the applicable instruments with specific identification of the desired authorization (F/P/L) as applicable.


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