8.1.1 For
Part 2 of the Scheme, the arrangements approved at the shipyard are
to be kept under review by the Surveyors to ensure that the approved
Quality System is being maintained in a satisfactory manner. This
is to be carried out by:
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Regular and systematic
audits by the LR Surveyor.
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Comprehensive
Annual Audits. The audit team leader will be formally nominated by
LR.
8.1.2 Where
a comprehensive audit cannot be carried out due to lack of a current
building programme to Class, demonstration that the requirements of
Part 1 of the Scheme are being maintained may be confirmed by audit
review at intervals of six months, normally by the local Surveyors.
Where necessary a comprehensive triennial audit would be carried out
by a Surveyor formally nominated by LR. The degree of re-assessment
for re-approval at the recommencement of building to LR's Class would
be at the discretion of the Committee.
8.1.3 All
documentation, including reports, is to be available to the Surveyors.
8.1.4 Minor
alterations in the approved procedures may be permitted provided that
the Surveyors are advised and their prior concurrence obtained. Major
alterations would need to be submitted for approval and may require
an additional audit.
8.1.5 In
a shipyard constructing ships to LR's Class, the following are applicable:
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The LR Surveyor
is to be allowed access at all reasonable times to all records pertaining
to quality and to all parts of the shipyard involved in the implementation
and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Programme.
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The LR Surveyor
is immediately to advise the Management Representative of any matter
pertaining to the Quality System with which he is not satisfied.
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When minor deficiencies
in the approved procedures are discovered during audits, or if workmanship
is considered unsatisfactory, the LR Surveyor will apply more intensive
auditing and inspection.
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Notwithstanding
any of the provisions of the Quality System, all work related to Classification
of ships with LR is to be to the satisfaction of the LR Surveyor.