27.4.1.1 The owner/managing agent should arrange
for a compliance examination to be carried out by an authorised person
from the chosen Certifying Authority. At this examination the vessel
should be examined out of the water. Upon satisfactory completion
and verification that the arrangements, fittings and equipment documented
in the Compliance Examination and Declaration report form SCV2, remain
in compliance with the Code and that the vessel and its machinery
are in a sound and well maintained condition, the certificate in force
should be endorsed to indicate a 3 month extension. A copy of the
report recommending the renewal of the certificate should be sent
to the Certifying Authority.
27.4.1.2 The Certifying Authority should renew
the vessel's certificate if it is satisfied that the arrangements,
fittings, and equipment documented in the report form SCV2 are in
compliance with the Code.