its rules and procedures are established and maintained in a systematic manner;
its rules and procedures are complied with and an internal system to measure the quality of service in relation to these rules and procedures is put in place;
the requirements of the statutory work for which the recognised organisation is authorised are satisfied and an internal system to measure the quality of service in relation to compliance with the international conventions is put in place;
the responsibilities, powers and interrelation of personnel whose work affects the quality of the recognised organisation’s services are defined and documented;
all work is carried out under controlled conditions;
a supervisory system is in place which monitors the actions and work carried out by surveyors and technical and administrative staff employed by the recognised organisation;
surveyors have an extensive knowledge of the particular type of ship on which they carry out their work as relevant to the particular survey to be carried out and of the relevant applicable requirements;
a system for qualification of surveyors and continuous updating of their knowledge is implemented;
records are maintained, demonstrating achievement of the required standards in the items covered by the services performed, as well as the effective operation of the quality system;
a comprehensive system of planned and documented internal audits of the quality related activities is maintained in all locations;
the statutory surveys and inspections required by the harmonised system of survey and certification for which the recognised organisation is authorised are carried out in accordance with the provision set out in the Annex and Appendix to IMO Resolution A.948(23) on survey guidelines under the harmonised system of survey and certification;
clear and direct lines of responsibility and control are established between the central and the regional offices of the recognised organisation and between the recognised organisations and their surveyors.