Marine Order 31 (SOLAS and non-SOLAS certification) 2019
12Duration of SOLAS certificates
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12 Duration of SOLAS certificates
(1) A SOLAS certificate comes into force in accordance with Regulation 14 of Chapter I, or Regulation 10 of Chapter VIII, of SOLAS.
(2) A SOLAS certificate remains in force for the period mentioned in the following table for the kind of certificate mentioned unless:
(a) a shorter period is specified in the certificate; or
(b) the certificate ceases to be in force in accordance with Regulation 14 of Chapter I, or Regulation 10 of Chapter VIII, of SOLAS.
| Kind of certificate(SOLAS) | Maximum period duration |
|---|---|
| Passenger Ship Safety Certificate | 1 year |
| Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate | 5 years |
| Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate | 5 years |
| Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate | 5 years |
| Cargo Ship Safety Certificate | 5 years |
| Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate | 1 year |
| Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate | 1 year |
Note Regulation 14 of Chapter I of SOLAS provides a certificate to which it applies ceases to be in force if surveys are not completed within the periods mentioned, the certificate is not endorsed or if the vessel transfers its flag to another State.