12.1 The results of shore-based maintenance should
be provided in the form of a shore-based maintenance report, a copy
of which is to be kept on board, and a label affixed to the exterior
of the beacon detailing the name of the SBM provider and the date
when the next shore-based maintenance is due.
12.2 The SBM provider may affix a tamperproof
seal or similar device on completion of the SBM.
12.3 Before returning the beacon to the owner,
or when providing a replacement beacon, the SBM provider should check
the registration details with the beacon registry, where practicable.