The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 1995

Procedure to be adopted when the ship, including its structure, machinery and equipment, is deficient

9.—(1) In any case where a surveyor determines that the condition of a ship to which this regulation applies, including its structure, machinery and equipment, does not correspond substantially with the particulars on one or more of the certificates referred to in these Regulations or is such that the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board, the surveyor shall advise the owner or master of the corrective action which in his opinion is required, and shall notify the Certifying Authority.

(2) If such corrective action is not taken within such a period (being a reasonable period) as a surveyor of the Marine Safety Agency or the Certifying Authority may specify, the surveyor, or Certifying Authority, shall, at the end of that time, immediately notify the Secretary of State who may, on receipt of such notification, suspend the validity of the particular certificate issued to the ship. The Secretary of State shall give notice of any such suspension to the owner, to the surveyor, and to the Certifying Authority who in turn shall notify the master.

(3) This regulation applies only to United Kingdom ships and other ships which have been surveyed pursuant to these Regulations.