Source: IMO
Original Date Posted: 6/2/2020
All ships must be surveyed and verified by officers of the flag State Administrations or their recognized organizations (ROs) / recognized security organizations (RSOs) / nominated surveyors so that relevant certificates can be issued to establish that the ships are designed, constructed, maintained and managed in compliance with the requirements of IMO conventions, codes and other instruments. This system of survey and certification forms the backbone of the maritime safety and security and environmental protection regime of the Organization and it is critically important that ships remain subject to the existing statutory regime to the greatest extent possible.
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