11Defect notice

11 Defect notice

11.1 If a surveyor is satisfied that material handling equipment is defective, he or she:

(a) must give written notice of the defect to:

(i) the master of the ship in which the equipment is used or the owner of the equipment, and

(ii) the person in charge, and

(b) may prohibit the use of the equipment for loading or unloading a ship.

11.2 Material handling equipment is defective if, inter alia, it has not been tested, thoroughly examined, or inspected as required by Schedule 4 to this Order.

11.3 A person to whom the notice is given must not permit the material handling equipment to be used until:

(a) the defect mentioned in the notice has been rectified; and

(b) the prohibition has been withdrawn by a surveyor.