a)


Class surveys


It is a condition of P&I cover that a vessel remains in class throughout the period of its entry. To that end, classification society surveyors are key to ascertaining whether vessels to be entered with the club are and remain, respectively, approved by class5


comply timeously with the rules, requirements and recommendations of class7 information on class to the club8


b) Flag state inspections Flag states possess powers to inspect and audit a vessel on its register10 . . It is also a condition of P&I cover that the


member complies with all statutory requirement of the ship’s flag state relating to the construction, adaptation, condition, fitment, equipment, manning and operation of the ship and must at all times maintain the validity of such statutory certificates as are required or issued by or on behalf of the ship’s flag state, including in respect of the ISM and ISPS Codes11


c) SRR


In accordance with guidelines issued by the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), most clubs require new vessels to be entered with the club or vessels meeting certain criteria (e.g. sea-going vessels aged 12 years or more) to undergo a Loss Prevention Review or SRR, as they are referred to at the Standard Club.


SRR’s may be undertaken by the internal or external surveyors. It involves amongst others inspections of the hull, ship structure, maintenance, navigation procedures and records as well as the ship and safety management systems onboard12


. Where an external surveyor is appointed, the criteria for selection of surveyors include their experience with the ship type, location, availability and pricing.


5 e.g. see rule15.1(1) P&I Rules of the Standard P&I Club 2018/2019 http://www.standard-club.com/media/2663541/pi-and-defence-rules-and-correspondents-201819pdf.pdf 6 supra r.15.1(2) 7 supra r.15.1(3) 8 supra r.15.1(4) 9 supra r.15.2 10 e.g. In Singapore, for instance, these powers are provided by the Section 206 of the Merchant Shipping Act and Section 22 of the Prevention of


Pollution of the Sea Act: https://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/singapore-registry-of-ships/flag-state-control/flag-state-control-inspections 11 supra Proviso (5) r.15.1 12 Includes inspections over the hull, structure, lifting appliances, ballast tanks, cargo spaces, cargo operations, navigation procedures, engine


room operations, maintenance, environmental compliance, Safety Management System, personal safety, safety equipment, accommodation and manning, security


. Members of the Standard Club are obliged to report recommendations by class promptly6 ; permit inspection and provide


; , failing which club cover may be compromised.


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