1.6.1 Each unit should be subject to the surveys
specified below:
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.1 an initial survey before the unit
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 five years except
where paragraph 1.6.11.2.1, 1.6.11.5 or 1.6.11.6 is applicable;
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.3 an intermediate survey within
three months before or after the second anniversary date or within
three months before or after the third anniversary date of the certificate,
which should take the place of one of the annual surveys specified
in paragraph 1.6.1.4;
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.4 an annual survey within three months before
or after each anniversary date of the certificate;
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.5 a minimum of two dry-dock surveys during
any five-year period, except where paragraph 1.6.11.5 is applicable.
Where paragraph 1.6.11.5 is applicable this five-year period may be
extended to coincide with the extended period of the validity of the
certificate. In all cases the intervals between any two such surveys
should not exceed 36 months;
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radio station surveys in accordance
with section 11.9; and
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.7 an additional survey as the occasion
arises.
1.6.2 The surveys referred to in paragraph 1.6.1
should be carried out as follows:
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.1 the initial survey should include a complete
inspection of the structure, safety equipment and other equipment,
fittings, arrangements and material to ensure that they comply with
the provisions of the Code, are in satisfactory condition and are
fit for the service for which the unit is intended;
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.2 the renewal survey should include an inspection
of the structure, safety equipment and other equipment as referred
to in paragraph 1.6.2.1 to ensure that they comply with the provisions
of the Code, are in satisfactory condition and are fit for the service
for which the unit is intended;
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.3 the intermediate survey should include an inspection
of the structure, fittings, arrangements and safety equipment to ensure
that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the unit is
intended;
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.4 the annual survey should include a general
inspection of the structure, safety equipment and other equipment
as referred to in paragraph 1.6.2.1, to ensure that they have been
maintained in accordance with paragraph 1.6.6.1 and that they remain
satisfactory for the service for which the unit is intended;
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.5 the dry-dock survey and the inspection of items
surveyed at the same time should be such as to ensure that they remain
satisfactory for the service for which the unit is intended. An Administration
may allow underwater inspections in lieu of a dry-dock survey provided
that they are satisfied that such an inspection is equivalent to a
dry-dock survey;
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.6 the radio survey should be sufficient to assure
compliance with the relevant provisions for cargo ships of SOLAS chapter IV; and
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.7 an additional survey, either general or partial
according to the circumstances, should be made after a repair resulting
from investigations prescribed in paragraph 1.6.6.3, or wherever any
important repairs or renewals are made. The survey should 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 unit complies in all
respects with the provisions of the Code.
1.6.3 The intermediate, annual and dry-dock surveys
referred to in paragraphs 1.6.2.3, 1.6.2.4 and 1.6.2.5 should be endorsed
on the certificate.
1.6.4 As an alternative to the renewal and intermediate
surveys provided for in paragraphs 1.6.2.2 and 1.6.2.3 respectively,
the Administration may, at the owner’s request, approve a continuous
survey programme provided that the extent and frequency of the surveys
are equivalent to renewal and intermediate surveys. A copy of the
continuous survey programme, together with the record of the surveys,
should be kept on board the unit and the certificate annotated accordingly.
1.6.5.1 The inspection and survey of the units,
so far as regards the enforcement of the provisions of the Code and
the granting of exemptions therefrom, should 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.
1.6.5.2 An Administration nominating surveyors
or recognizing organizations to conduct inspections and surveys as
set forth in paragraph 1.6.5.1 should as a minimum empower any nominated
surveyor or recognized organization to:
The Administration should notify the Organization of the specific
responsibilities and conditions of the authority delegated to nominated
surveyors or recognized organizations.
1.6.5.3 When a nominated surveyor or recognized
organization determines that the condition of the unit or its equipment
does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate
or is such that the unit is not fit to operate without danger to the
unit, or persons on board, such surveyor or organization should immediately
ensure that corrective action is taken and should in due course notify
the Administration. If such corrective action is not taken the certificate
should be withdrawn and the Administration should be notified immediately;
and, if the unit is in an area under the jurisdiction of another Government,
the appropriate authorities of the port or coastal State should be
notified immediately. When an officer of the Administration, a nominated
surveyor or recognized organization has notified the appropriate authorities
of the port or coastal State, the Government of the port or coastal
State concerned should give such officer, surveyor or organization
any necessary assistance to carry out their obligations under this
regulation. When applicable, the Government of the port or coastal
State concerned should ensure that the unit should not continue to
operate until it can do so without danger to persons, the environment
or the unit.
1.6.5.4 In every case, the Administration should
fully guarantee the completeness and efficiency of the inspection
and survey, and should undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements
to satisfy this obligation.
1.6.6.1 The condition of the unit and its equipment
should be maintained to conform with the provisions of the Code to
ensure that the unit in all respects will remain fit to operate without
danger to persons, the environment or the unit.
1.6.6.2 After any survey of the unit under this
regulation has been completed, no change should be made to structure,
equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials covered by the survey,
without the sanction of the Administration.
1.6.6.3 Should an incident occur, or a defect
be discovered, which affects the safety of the unit or the efficiency
or completeness of the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements
or materials, the person in charge or the owner of the unit should
report the incident or defect at the earliest opportunity to the Administration.
In addition, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible,
who should cause investigations to be initiated, should determine
whether a survey is necessary. If the unit is in an area under the
jurisdiction of another Government, the person in charge or the owner
of the unit should also report the incident or defect immediately
to the appropriate authorities of the port or coastal State and the
nominated surveyor or recognized organization should ascertain that
such a report has been made.
1.6.7 A certificate called a Mobile Offshore Drilling
Unit Safety Certificate (2009) may be issued after an initial or renewal
survey to a unit which complies with the provisions of the Code. The
Certificate should be issued or endorsed either by the Administration
or by any person or organization recognized by it. In every case,
that Administration assumes full responsibility for the certificate.
1.6.8 Any exemptions granted under section 1.4
should be clearly noted on the Certificate.
1.6.9 A Contracting Government to both SOLAS and
the 1988 LL Protocol may, at the request of the Administration, cause
a unit to be surveyed and, if satisfied that the provisions of the
Code are complied with, should issue or authorize the issue of a certificate
to the unit and, where appropriate, endorse or authorize the endorsement
of a certificate on the unit in accordance with the Code. Any certificate
so issued should contain a statement to the effect that it has been
issued at the request of the Government of the State the flag of which
the unit is entitled to fly, and it should have the same force and
receive the same recognition as a certificate issued under paragraph
1.6.7.
1.6.10 The certificate should be drawn up in the
form corresponding to the model given in the appendix to the Code.
If the language used is neither English nor French, the text should
include a translation into one of these languages.
1.6.11.1 The Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety
Certificate (2009) should be issued for a period specified by the
Administration which should not exceed five years.
1.6.11.2.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph
1.6.11.1, when the renewal survey is completed within three months
before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate
should be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey
to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the
existing certificate.
1.6.11.2.2 When the renewal survey is completed
after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate
should be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey
to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the
existing certificate.
1.6.11.2.3 When the renewal survey is completed
more than three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate,
the new certificate should be valid from the date of completion of
the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date
of completion of the renewal survey.
1.6.11.3 If a certificate is issued for a period
of less than five years, the Administration may extend the validity
of the certificate beyond the expiry date to the maximum period specified
in paragraph 1.6.11.1, provided that the surveys when a certificate
is issued for a period of five years are carried out.
1.6.11.4 If a renewal survey has been completed
and a new certificate cannot be issued or placed on board the unit
before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the person or
organization authorized by the Administration may endorse the existing
certificate and such a certificate should be accepted as valid for
a further period which should not exceed five months from the expiry
date.
1.6.11.5 If a unit at the time when a certificate
expires is not in the place in which it is to be surveyed, the Administration
may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension
should be granted only for the purpose of allowing the unit to proceed
to the place in which it is to be surveyed, and then only in cases
where it appears proper and reasonable to do so. No certificate should
be extended for a period longer than three months, and a unit to which
an extension is granted should not, on its arrival in the place in
which it is to be surveyed, be entitled by virtue of such extension
to leave that place without having a new certificate. When the renewal
survey is completed, the new certificate should be valid to a date
not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate
before the extension was granted.
1.6.11.6 In special circumstances, as determined
by the Administration, a new certificate need not be dated from the
date of expiry of the existing certificate as provided for in paragraph
1.6.11.2.2 or 1.6.11.5. In these circumstances, the new certificate
should be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of
completion of the renewal survey.
1.6.11.7 If an annual or intermediate survey is
completed before the period specified, then:
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.1 the anniversary date shown on the relevant
certificate should be amended by endorsement to a date which should
not be more than three months later than the date on which the survey
was completed;
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.2 the subsequent annual or intermediate survey
required by the relevant regulations should be completed at the intervals
prescribed by this regulation using the new anniversary date; and
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.3 the expiry date may remain unchanged provided
one or more annual or intermediate surveys, as appropriate, are carried
out so that the maximum intervals between the surveys under paragraphs
1.6.1.3 and 1.6.1.4 are not exceeded.
1.6.11.8 A certificate issued under paragraph
1.6.7 or 1.6.9 should cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
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.1 if the relevant surveys are not completed within
the periods specified in paragraph 1.6.1;
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.2 if the certificate is not endorsed in accordance
with paragraph 1.6.3;
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.3 upon transfer of the unit to the flag of another
State. A new certificate should only be issued when the Government
issuing the new certificate is fully satisfied that the unit is in
compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 1.6.6.1 and 1.6.6.2.
In the case of a transfer between Governments that are Contracting
Governments to both SOLAS and the 1988 LL Protocol, if requested within
three months after the transfer has taken place, the Government of
the State whose flag the unit was formerly entitled to fly should,
as soon as possible, transmit to the Administration a copy of the
certificate carried by the unit before the transfer and, if available,
copies of the relevant survey reports.
1.6.12 The privileges of the Code may not be claimed
in favour of any unit unless it holds a valid certificate.