2 Types of Survey

The types of survey used in the harmonized system are as follows:

(I) 2.1 An initial survey is a complete inspection before a ship is put into service of all the items relating to a particular certificate, to ensure that the relevant requirements are complied with and that these items are satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.

(P) 2.2 A periodical survey is an inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

(R) 2.3 A renewal survey is the same as a periodical survey but also leads to the issue of a new certificate.

(In) 2.4 An intermediate survey is an inspection of specified items relevant to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

(A) 2.5 An annual survey is a general inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they have been maintained and remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.

(B) 2.6 An inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom is an inspection of the underwater part of the ship and related items to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

(Ad) 2.7 An additional survey is an inspection, either general or partial according to the circumstances, to be made after a repair resulting from investigations or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.

2.8 List of types of survey in Conventions and Codes

(I) 2.8.1 Initial surveys

SOLAS 74/88	regulations I/7(a)(i) and 7(b)(i)
	regulations I/8(a)(i) and 8(b)(i)
	regulations I/9(a)(i) and 9(b)(i)
	regulations I/10(a)(i) and 10(b)(i)

LLC 66/88 article 14(1)(a)
MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.1.1
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.1.1
MARPOL Annex IV regulation 4.1.1
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.1.1
BWM Convention regulation E-1.1.1
IBC Code regulation 1.5.2.1.1
IGC Code regulation 1.4.2.1
BCH Code regulation 1.6.2.1.1

(P) 2.8.2 Periodical surveys

SOLAS 74/88	regulations I/8(a)(iii) and 8(b)(ii)
	regulations I/9(a)(iii) and 9(b)(iii)

(R) 2.8.3 Renewal surveys

SOLAS 74/88	regulations I/7(a)(ii) and 7(b)(ii)
	regulations I/8(a)(ii) and 8(b)(ii)
	regulations I/9(a)(ii) and 9(b)(ii)
	regulations I/10(a)(ii) and 10(b)(ii)

LLC 66/88 article 14(1)(b)
MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.1.2
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.1.2
MARPOL Annex IV regulation 4.1.2
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.1.2
BWM Convention regulation E-1.1.2
IBC Code regulation 1.5.2.1.2
IGC Code regulation 1.4.2.2
BCH Code regulation 1.6.2.1.2

(In) 2.8.4 Intermediate surveys

SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/10(a)(iii) and 10(b)(iii)
MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.1.3
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.1.3
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.1.3
BWM Convention regulation E-1.1.3
IBC Code regulation 1.5.2.1.3
IGC Code regulation 1.4.2.3
BCH Code regulation 1.6.2.1.3

(A) 2.8.5 Annual surveys

SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/8(a)(iv), 8(b)(iii), and 10(a)(iv) and 10(b)(iv)
LLC 66/88 article 14(1)(c)
MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.1.4
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.1.4
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.1.4
BWM Convention regulation E-1.1.4
IBC Code regulation 1.5.2.1.4
IGC Code regulation 1.4.2.4
BCH Code regulation 1.6.2.1.4

(B) 2.8.6 Inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom

SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/10(a)(v) and 10(b)(v)

(Ad) 2.8.7 Additional surveys

SOLAS 74/88	regulations I/7(a)(iii) and 7(b)(iii)
	regulation I/8(a)(iv)
	regulation I/9(a)(iv)
	regulation I/10(a)(iv)

MARPOL Annex I regulation 6.1.5
MARPOL Annex II regulation 8.1.5
MARPOL Annex IV regulation 4.1.3
MARPOL Annex VI regulation 5.1.5
BWM Convention regulation E-1.1.5
IBC Code regulation 1.5.2.1.5
IGC Code regulation 1.4.2.5
BCH Code regulation 1.6.2.1.5