1.1.1 This survey
is optional and can be dealt with if so requested by the Owner/Naval
Authority. The standard to be used is to be agreed by LR and the Owner/Naval
Authority.
1.1.2 The Owner/Naval
Authority should submit to Headquarters the Shipboard Oil Pollution
Emergency Plan (SOPEP) for approval.
1.1.3 The requirements
for the prevention of pollution may be the MARPOL requirements, or
some other standard requested by the Owner. The requirements in this
chapter may therefore be amended depending on the standard used. If
any doubt exists, the LR Naval liaison office is to be contacted for
advice.
1.1.4 For an Initial
Survey a specific pollution record of equipment will be issued by
the LR office responsible for undertaking the approval of the pollution
prevention arrangements against the standard recommended by the Naval
Authority.
1.1.5 The survey
of the ship is to be against this approved record and the survey recorded
on the checklist Form 2113(N), see
Ch 24 Appendix 5 Form 2113(N).
1.1.6 Where changes
have been made to the ship, these are to be reported to the LR Naval
liaison office. Guidance will be provided on the appropriate standard
and if the modification requires approval.