7.1.1 It is important
to attend before repairs, alterations or additions are commenced in
order that the reason for the work may be fully understood. It is
necessary to discriminate between repairs on account of damage and
those attributable to wear and tear, and to determine whether work
is being effected at the instigation of the Owner/Naval Authority
or in accordance with previous recommendations by the Surveyors.
7.1.2 If it is considered
that repairs are required, the Owner’s/Naval Authority’s
Representative should be advised without delay. If the Owner/Naval
Authority feels that the Surveyor’s recommendations are unreasonable,
he is entitled to ask for further attendance by a Senior or Principal
Surveyor. In the event of continued absence of agreement the Owner/Naval
Authority may appeal to LR Headquarters but, should the opinion of
the Surveyor be upheld, the Owner/Naval Authority is responsible for
all fees and costs in connection with the additional survey.
7.1.3 Recommendations
and observations should be made only to the Owner’s/Naval Authority’s
representative.
7.1.4 When, in the
opinion of the Surveyor, essential repairs are not being done, or
are being improperly effected, the Owner/Naval Authority is to be
promptly advised. If this unsatisfactory situation continues LR Headquarters
should be advised urgently, and the Owner/Naval Authority should be
made aware that this has been done and that the class may be jeopardized.
7.1.5 Immediate notice
must be sent to the LR Naval liaison office if a ship leaves port
without the Surveyor’s recommendations having been carried out.
7.1.6 Any structural
alterations are subject to the Surveyor’s approval where they
affect classification or the ship’s notations and any alterations
and additions necessitating changes in the Register Book are
to be reported.
7.1.7 Where it is
considered necessary to recommend additional strengthening to the
hull structure because of suspected weakness, the appropriate Plan
Approval office is to be advised in order that the circumstances may
be fully investigated.