PART IIMPLEMENTATION OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 95/21/EC

Inspection procedure6.

(1)

In carrying out an inspection referred to in regulation 5, the inspector shall as a minimum:

(a)

check the certificates and documents listed in Annex II of M. 1639, to the extent applicable; and

(b)

satisfy himself of the overall condition of the ship, including the engine room and accommodation and including hygienic conditions.

(2)

The inspector may examine all relevant certificates and documents, other than those listed in Annex II of M. 1639, which are required to be carried on board in accordance with the Convention enactments.

(3)

Whenever there are clear grounds for believing, after the inspection referred to in paragraph (1) and (2), that the condition of a ship or of its equipment or crew does not substantially meet the relevant requirements of a Convention enactment, a more detailed inspection shall be carried out, including further checking of compliance with onboard operational requirements.

(4)

The inspector shall also observe the relevant procedures and guidelines for the control of ships specified in Annex IV of M. 1639.