1. Class and Statutory Surveys

2. Different types of surveys
Class, Statutory, ILO, Other
Class - Scope defined in the Rules, TNS, PNS
Technical judgement of the surveyor required
CM or MO agreement for deviations
Statutory - Scope defined in relative Regs.
Agreement from Flag for deviations
ILO - Scope Defined by ILO 32 or 152
BV surveyor considered a competent person

3. Surveyor must read & be familiar with the Regulations:
Surveys
Surveyor must read & be familiar with the Regulations:
Class
Statutory
ILO
Surveyor must read & be familiar with the Procedures:
MPG, PNS and TNS

4. LPO - Plan review, technical support
Communications
Main contact - SSOM
Advice, Instruction, Guidance & Support
LPO - Plan review, technical support
CM - Survey status, survey requirements, specific instructions, postponements
MO - Interpretation of regulations & procedures, litigation, special cases, technical support, postponements

5. Surveys for maintenance of class
Class surveys
Surveys for maintenance of class
Annual, intermediate & other periodical surveys
Renewal surveys
Normal, CS or PMS
Occasional surveys
MAINTENANCE OF CLASS
These are the annual surveys, intermediate survey, docking and propeller shaft surveys, boiler complete survey, surveys for the maintenance of additional class notations, occasional surveys.
CONFIRMATION OF TERM
All ships have a five year term are subject, in replacement of the annual survey of hull due at the fourth anniversary date of term, to a confirmation of term survey.
RENEWAL
This may be by:
NORMAL SYSTEM,
CONTINUOUS SURVEY
DISTRIBUTED SURVEY

6. Definitions Due / Overdue Surveys Period of Class
DUE - First day fixed by the rules
OVERDUE - Not completed on the last day
Period of Class
5 years if classed I
3 years if classed II
EXAMPLE
DATE OF TERM IS 15th APRIL 2000
THE 1997 ANNUAL SURVEY IS DUE ON 15th FEBRUARY IF NOT COMPLETED BY THE 15th JULY 1997, THE ANNUAL SURVEY IS OVERDUE

7. Endorsements Text of endorsement Surveys performed Recommendations
With limit date
Never be used to send the problem other CD/SC
Endorsement of Memoranda
Information of a permanent character, such as limited speed range of the main engine or deformation in side plating considered acceptable by the Surveyor and not necessitating repairs before the end of term.
VISAS
Surveys Performed
Description of survey after satisfactory survey and/or cancellation of recommendations, or postponement of surveys. A LIMIT DATE MUST BE ENTERED FOR THE POSTPONEMENT.
Recommendations
When repairs are postponed or not considered permanent, or when their re-examination is considered necessary. A LIMIT DATE MUST BE ENTERED.

8. Class EXPIRY DISCONTINUANCE SUSPENSION WITHDRAWAL
The term expires, no request was received for renewal or postponement
DISCONTINUANCE
Made at the request of the owners
SUSPENSION
Automatic
Manual
WITHDRAWAL
Automatic (after suspension of more than 6 months)
Manual (made upon decision of the Society)
EXPIRY - When the term expires and the class is not extended or renewed.
DISCONTINUANCE - When owner notifies the Society that he wishes to discontinue the class of the vessel.
SUSPENSION
1. Change of owners and new owner BELATEDLY notifies the Society that
he does not want to continue class.
2. When the Special Survey has not been completed OR when the Annual
Surveys, the Intermediate Surveys or the Confirmation of Term Surveys
have not been completed at the end of the fixed period the Class is
AUTOMATICALLY Suspended.
3. When the various surveys and or recommendations called for have not been completed or under attendance.
4. When the Society has not been informed of Repairs, Modifications or
Damage to the hull and machinery affecting Class
5. When the ship is not maintained, or repairs done in time, or operated under
different conditions not covered by the Class Notation, or with less Freebd.
6. When the fees are not paid
WITHDRAWAL - When the Class is Suspended and not Re- instated and after review by the Classification Committee.

9. Class maintained
No surveys are overdue
The conditions of suspension are not met
The class is not suspended
The class is not withdrawn

10. Mergeable surveys
Surveys that can be performed in more than one attendance, by different surveyors
Class renewal surveys : All items must be surveyed during the last fifteen months preceeding the renewal of the term
Intermediate surveys : All items must be surveyed during the INT survey range

11. On behalf of Flag Administrations
Statutory Surveys
On behalf of Flag Administrations
According to the following Regulations
SOLAS
LOAD LINE
MARPOL
IBC CODE
IGC CODE
BCH CODE

12. Statutory Surveys Safcon Safequip Safrad PSSC LL MARPOL IMO Codes InitAS PS R
AS/IS
AS/PS PS R AS
IS/AS
PS/AS PS R AS AS PS R R

13. Statutory Surveys CARGO SHIPS
2 Inspections of the ship’s bottom within any five years period (to be endorsed on Safety Construction certificate)
Possible issuance of a single Cargo Ship Safety Certificate covering:
Safety Construction
Safety Equipment
Safety Radio.
The database Flag Code specifies which certificate shall be issued for each Flag

14. Statutory Surveys
Renewal surveys to be conducted for all the certificates when HSSC is implemented to a ship
Renewal surveys conducted within 3 months of introduction date may be valid

15. Surveys and Certification
1.1 Issuance of full term (definitive) Statutory Certificates
Full term Statutory Certificates are issued either by a Marine Centre or by an authorized Survey Centre.
To date, Survey Centres/Districts classed either in Category 1 or in Category 2 (TNS 01, Annex 6) are authorized to issue Full Term Statutory Certificates when these Certificates are renewed, i.e., when these Certificate have already been issued by Bureau Veritas.
First issuance of Definitive Statutory Certificate
Full term (definitive) Statutory Certificates are issued by the CM, after study of the relevant records, reports drawn up by Surveyor in accordance with the relevant TNS in the following cases :
Ships newly constructed at the delivery,
Classification after construction.
First issuance of the Statutory Certificate by the Society
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

16. Surveys and Certification
Renewal of Statutory Certificates.
Survey Centers/Districts Category 1 and Category 2.
Full term (definitive) Statutory certificates are issued by the Survey Center, after review of the Records, report drawn up by Surveyor in accordance with the relevant TNS in the following cases, where the Statutory Certificates have already been issued by Bureau Veritas and are renewed :
Ships subjected to the Renewal Classification Survey, and, in a general way where Statutory Certificates are renewed (Either renewal or periodical survey),
Change of Flag, change of name
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

17. Surveys and Certification
Renewal of Statutory Certificates.
Survey Centers / Districts Category 3 and Category 4.
Full term (definitive) Statutory Certificates are issued by the Marine Centre, after review of the Records, report drawn up by Surveyors in accordance with the relevant TNS.
1.2. Extension of a full term (definitive) Statutory Certificates
Validity date of the Statutory Certificates can be extended with CM agreement and/or with Flag agreement
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

18. Surveys and Certification
2.1. Issuance of Interim certificates
In case of a new construction or a classification after construction (CAC), pending the issuance of the full Statutory Certificates by the CM, or in case of renewal of the certificates by a Survey Centre which is not authorized to issue Definitive Statutory Certificates, the attending Surveyor issues an Interim Statutory Certificates with a limited validity of 5 months
2.2. Extension of a full term (definitive) CS Safety Equipment Certificate
Validity date of the CS Safety Equipment Certificate can be extended with CM agreement and/or with Flag agreement
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

19. Surveys and Certification
3.1 Issuance of Short Term Statutory Certificates
Where the survey shows that the ship and/or her equipment need repairs or that equipment is missing or needs to be replaced, the Surveyor requires the repairs and/or the supply of the missing/lapsed equipment.
Should the corrective action not be conducted to the Surveyor's satisfaction, the later withdraws or invalidates the concerned Statutory certificate.
The Surveyor also advises in writing the Master and/or owner that the Statutory certificate is withdrawn and requires that the certificate be handed to him
The CM shall immediately be advised as well.
The issuance of a "Short term" certificate with a very short validity may be contemplated with the agreement of the Flag Administration which shall be obtained through the CM, prior to the issuance of the certificate.
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

20. Surveys and Certification
3.1 Issuance of Short Term Statutory Certificates
The recommendations may solely be accepted under particular circumstances and insofar as their acceptance is reasonable and adequate.
A "Short term" certificate may be denied where numerous recommendations even of minor nature are set out or where a recommendation of a major character results from the survey.
The Administration does not accept "Short term" certificates (even endorsed with minor recommendations) without their prior agreement that is to be obtained by CM.
The "Short term" certificate is therefore an exceptional measure and does not stay as a rule. The general rule is that no recommendation remains upon completion of any Statutory survey
A short term certificate is also issued in case of a renewal survey where minor recommendations could possibly remain.
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

21. Surveys and Certification
3.2 Extension of Short Term Statutory Certificates
A conditional certificate cannot be extended.
Under exceptional circumstances, it might be renewed but only with prior agreement by the Administration.
A general inspection must then be performed.
The surveyor should be aware of accepting "Chart Correction Logs". These show the charts carried on board and the history of corrections. Because the corrections have been entered in this log does not mean that they have been carried out. Additionally, the surveyor should be aware of asking to check the chart corrections of a chart that is not currently in use for the forthcoming voyage. It may not be corrected. The only way this can be checked is if the company navigational procedures require that all charts carried be corrected at all times.
The surveyor should also be aware of the fact that not all Notice of Mariners are supplied with the "tracings" to make correction easier. If these tracings are not supplied then, the surveyor will have to check the written version of the correction
and then ensure it has been correctly entered onto the chart. If no "tracings" have been supplied then the surveyor should request a copy of Chart Correction Symbols to ensure the correction has been entered in the correct manner on the chart.

22. Class and Statutory Survey Codes
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