For the purpose of an examination:-
"Authorised person" means a person who by reason of relevant
professional qualifications, practical experience or expertise is
authorised by the Certifying Authority chosen by the owner/managing
agent from those listed in the Code to carry out examinations required
under Section 27 of the Code.
"Compliance examination" means an examination of the vessel,
its machinery, fittings and equipment, by an authorised person, to
ascertain that the vessel's structure, machinery, equipment and fittings
comply with the requirements of the Code. Part of the examination
should be conducted when the vessel is out of the water. For vessels
of similar type the Certifying Authority may exercise discretion in
carrying out the compliance examination entirely out of the water.
"Renewal examination" means a similar examination to the
Compliance examination except that it may be conducted while the vessel
is out of the water.
The Certifying Authority should decide the extent of the examination
based on the type, age and history of the vessel and may give credit
for any recent and detailed competent examination of a vessel for
which a report is available.
"Annual examination" means a general or partial examination
of the vessel, its machinery, fittings and equipment, as far as can
readily be seen, to ascertain that it had been satisfactorily maintained
as required by the Code and that the arrangements, fittings and equipment
provided are as documented in the Compliance Examination and Declaration
report form SCV2. The hull, shell fittings, external steering and
propulsion components of the vessel should be examined out of the
water at intervals not exceeding 5 years. The Certifying Authority
may stipulate a lesser interval in consideration of hull construction
material or the age or the type and service of the vessel.
SCV1 - means the form for an Application for Examination
of a vessel.
SCV2 - means the report form for a Compliance Examination
and Declaration.