Survey and drydocking

(1) The issuance and endorsement of the cargo ship safety certificate shall be subject to the successful completion of a survey carried out by IMMARBE and covering all the provisions of the present Regulations. Two times during the three-year period the vessel shall be put in drydock or on slipway and undergo a thorough examination of all underwater and overside parts. The interval between these examinations shall not exceed two years. (2) The examinations shall include rudders, shafting and propellers, bottom plating, sea inlets, scuppers, shell valves and other items, which would normally be inspected during a class drydocking survey. Vessels over 16 years old, unless exempted by IMMARBE, shall also undergo this examination annually. Vessels classed and current with class societies requirements may be partially or totally exempted by IMMARBE from the above surveys and examination.