Types And Requirements Of Yacht Inspection

1. The category of yacht inspection:

1. Initial inspection, including:

(1) Construction inspection of newly built yachts;

(2) The first survey of the existing yacht.

2. Post-construction inspection, including:

(1) Annual inspection;

(2). Upper row / in-dock inspection.

(3) Temporary inspection.

2. Issuance of certificates:

1. After the initial survey is completed, the yacht that meets the requirements of the yacht will be issued a "Yacht Certificate".

2. The validity period of the certificate shall not exceed 5 years.

3. The interval between inspections after construction:

1. Yachts that have obtained the required certificates shall be inspected after construction at the required intervals and specified contents.

2. The annual inspection shall be carried out within 3 months before and after each week of completion, commissioning, or renewal inspection date. After passing the inspection, the surveyor signs the corresponding certificate, confirming that the certificate continues to be valid within the prescribed action period.

3. The upper row/dock in-house inspection should be no less than 2 times within 5 years, and the longest interval is not more than 3 years, but one of them should be conducted during the annual inspection. After passing the inspection, the surveyor signs the corresponding certificate, confirming that the certificate continues to be valid within the prescribed period.

4. When one of the following conditions occurs, the yacht should apply for the temporary survey. After passing the inspection, the surveyor shall sign the corresponding certificate, confirming that the certificate will continue to be valid within the prescribed period:

(1) When an accident occurs that affects the seaworthiness of the yacht;

(2), when changing the use or navigation area limited by the yacht certificate;

(3) When the certificate is invalid;

(4) When the owner or operator of the yacht changes or the port of registry changes;

(5) When repairing or refitting involving the safety of the yacht.

5. If the yacht does not comply with the operating conditions specified in the certificate or does not perform post-construction inspections as required, the certificate will automatically become invalid.