8.1.1 When a survey
can only be partly held, perhaps due to fuel or ballast on board,
the Surveyors must report on the condition of the hull, or equipment,
so far as examined and the extent of the examination is to be clearly
indicated in a Survey Report. If any doubt exists as to the efficiency
of inaccessible structure, removal of fuel or ballast as necessary
should be recommended. Surveyors at the port where the survey is to
be completed should be advised of any part survey held, and the recommendations
made.
8.1.2 During attendance
for all classification surveys the Surveyor should review the classification
status and establish that all other due or overdue Periodical Surveys
have been dealt with or have been postponed by agreement. Circumstances
may exist when it is not practical for the Owner/Naval Authority to
present items for survey, and under these or similar circumstances,
Surveyors should undertake a General Examination, after obtaining
confirmation from the Marine Engineer Officer that the item remains
efficient, and agree to a ‘Postponement of Survey’ for
a period not exceeding three months from the date of survey.
8.1.3 The items which
may be postponed in these circumstances without reference to the Committee
are CSH items (other than salt water tanks). CSH items should not
be postponed beyond the completion date of the cycle. When a postponement
has been agreed, the items should be included on the Interim Certificate
under the heading ‘Postponement of Survey’ and listed
within the report narrative. The postponement period is to be stated.