15 FEBRUARY 2007. - Act respecting the accession of Belgium to the 1988 Protocol relating to the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, done in London on 11 November 1988 (1)

ALBERT II, King of the Belgians,
To all, present and to come, Hi.
The Chambers adopted and We sanction the following:
Article 1^er. This Act regulates a matter referred to in Article 77 of the Constitution.
Art. 2. The King is authorized to accede to the 1988 Protocol on the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, made in London on 11 November 1988, which will bring out its full and full effect.
The amendments to the 1988 Protocol which are adopted on the basis of Article VI of the 1988 Protocol, without Belgium opposing their adoption, will come out their full and full effect.
Promulgation of this law, let us order that it be clothed with the seal of the State and published by the Belgian Monitor.
Given in Brussels on 15 February 2007.
ALBERT
By the King:
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
K. DE GUCHT
Minister of Mobility,
R. LANDUYT
Seal of the state seal:
The Minister of Justice,
Ms. L. ONKELINX
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Note
(1) Session 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.
Senate.
Documents. - Bill tabled on September 28, 2006, No. 3-1846/1. - Report, number 3 - 1846/2.
Annales parliamentarians. - Discussion, meeting of 14 December 2006. - Vote, meeting of 14 December 2006.
Room.
Documents. - Project transmitted by the Senate, No. 51-2813/1. - Text adopted in plenary session and subject to Royal Assent, No. 51 - 2813/2.
Annales parliamentarians. - Discussion, meeting of January 18, 2007. - Vote, meeting of 18 January 2007.

1988 PROTOCOL on the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea
THE PARTIES TO THE PROTOCOL,
STATES PARTIES to the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, made in London on 1^er November 1974,
RECOGNIZING the need to introduce in the above-mentioned convention provisions on visits and issuance of certificates that are harmonized with the corresponding provisions of other international instruments,
REQUESTS that the best way to deal with this need is to conclude a protocol on the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea,
AGAINST the following:
ARTICLE 1
General obligations
1. The Parties to this Protocol undertake to give effect to the provisions of this Protocol and its Annex, which is an integral part of this Protocol. Any reference to this Protocol shall at the same time be a reference to its Annex.
2. The provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, as amended, (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") apply between the Parties to this Protocol subject to the amendments and additions set out in this Protocol.
3. The Parties to this Protocol shall apply to vessels authorized to beat the flag of a State that is not a Party to the Convention and to this Protocol the requirements of the Convention and this Protocol to the extent that this is necessary to avoid the benefit of such vessels under more favourable conditions.
ARTICLE II
Prior treaties
1. The present Protocol replaces and repeals the 1978 Protocol on the Convention between the Parties to this Protocol.
2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Protocol, any certificate issued under and in conformity with the provisions of the Convention and any supplement to such certificate issued under and in accordance with the provisions of the 1978 Protocol relating to the Convention, which is valid at the time this Protocol enters into force with respect to the Party which has issued the certificate or supplement, shall remain valid until it expires under the Convention or the 1978 Protocol relating to the Convention.
3. A Party to this Protocol shall not issue a certificate in accordance with and in conformity with the requirements of the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, as adopted on 1^er November 1974.
ARTICLE III
Disclosure of information
The Parties to this Protocol undertake to communicate to the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "Organization") and to deposit with him:
(a) the text of laws, decrees, orders, regulations and other instruments promulgated on the various issues that fall within the scope of this Protocol;
(b) a list of designated inspectors or recognized bodies that are authorized to act on their behalf in the application of measures for the protection of human life at sea, with a view to its dissemination to the Parties that will bring it to the knowledge of their officials, and a description of the specific responsibilities entrusted to designated inspectors or recognized bodies and the conditions of such authorization; and
(c) a sufficient number of models of certificates issued by them in accordance with the provisions of this Protocol.
ARTICLE IV
Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession
1. This Protocol shall be open for signature at United Nations Headquarters of 1^er March 1989 to 28 February 1990 and then remains open to membership. Subject to paragraph 3, States may express their consent to be bound by this Protocol by:
(a) unconditional signature of ratification, acceptance or approval; or
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or
(c) accession.
2. Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General of the Organization.
3. This Protocol shall not be subject to full signature, ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by any State that has signed, ratified, accepted or approved the Convention or acceded to it.
ARTICLE V
Entry into force
1. This Protocol comes into force twelve months after the date on which the following two conditions are met:
(a) at least fifteen States whose merchant fleets total at least 50% of the gross tonnage of the world fleet of trade ships expressed their consent to be bound by this protocol in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, and
(b) the conditions of entry into force of the 1988 Protocol relating to the 1966 International Convention on Load Lines are met, provided that this Protocol does not enter into force before 1^er February 1992.
2. ÷ in respect of States that have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance of approval or accession relating to this Protocol after the conditions of its entry into force have been met but before the date of its entry into force, ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall take effect on the date of entry into force of this Protocol or three months after the date of deposit of the instrument, if that date is later.
3. Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date of entry into force of this Protocol shall take effect three months after the date of deposit.
4. Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which an amendment to this Protocol is deemed to have been accepted pursuant to Article VI applies to the Protocol in its amended form.
ARTICLE VI
Amendments
The procedures set out in Article VIII of the Convention shall apply to the amendments to this Protocol, provided that:
(a) the references of this Article to the Convention and to the Contracting Governments shall be as references to this Protocol and to the Parties to this Protocol respectively;
(b) amendments to articles and to the Annex to this Protocol shall be adopted and brought into force in accordance with the procedure applicable to amendments to articles of the Convention or Chapter I of the Annex to the Convention; and
(c) amendments to the Appendix to this Protocol may be adopted and brought into force in accordance with the procedure applicable to amendments to the Annex to the Convention, with the exception of Chapter I.
ARTICLE VII
Denunciation
1. This Protocol may be denounced by any of the Parties at any time after the expiry of a five-year period from the date on which this Protocol enters into force for that Party.
2. The denunciation shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of denunciation with the Secretary General of the Organization.
3. The denunciation takes effect one year after the date on which the Secretary-General of the Organization received notification of the denunciation, or at the expiry of another longer period specified in the denunciation instrument.
4. Any denunciation of the Convention by a Party constitutes a denunciation of this Protocol by that Party. Such denunciation shall take effect on the date on which the denunciation of the Convention takes effect in accordance with Article XI (c) of the Convention.
ARTICLE VIII
Depositary
1. This Protocol shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Organization (hereinafter referred to as "the depositary").
2. The depositary:
(a) inform the Governments of all States that have signed or acceded to this Protocol:
(i) any new signature or new deposit of instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession and the date of such signature or deposit;
(ii) the effective date of this Protocol;
(iii) the deposit of any instrument denouncing this Protocol, the date on which that instrument was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect;
(b) transmit certified copies of this Protocol to the Governments of all States that have signed or acceded to it.
3. Upon entry into force of this Protocol, the depositary shall transmit a certified copy thereof to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
ARTICLE IX
Languages
This Protocol shall be established in a single original copy in the English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French and Russian languages, each text being equally authentic. It is made an official translation in Italian language that is filed with the original copy coated with signatures.
DONE ÷ LONDRES, this eleven November thousand nine hundred and eighty.

Annex
Amendments and additions to the Annex to the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART A - APPLICATION DEFINITIONS, ETC.
Rule 2
Definitions
Replace the current text of paragraph (k) with the following:
“(k) New ship means a vessel whose keel is placed or whose construction is at an equivalent stage on or after May 25, 1980. »
Add the following paragraph to the current text:
"(n) Birthday date refers to the day and month of each year that corresponds to the expiry date of the relevant certificate. »
PART B - VISITES AND CERTIFICATES
Rule 6
Inspection and visits
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) Inspection and inspection of vessels, with respect to the application of the provisions of these rules and the granting of exemptions that may be granted, shall be carried out by officials of the Authority. However, the Authority may entrust the inspection and inspection of its vessels, either to designated inspectors or to organizations recognized by it.
(b) Any administration designating inspectors or recognized bodies to conduct inspections and visits as provided for in paragraph (a) shall at least authorize any designated inspector or agency to:
(i) require that a vessel undergo repairs;
(ii) conduct inspections and visits if requested by the competent authorities of the port State.
The Administration shall notify the Organization of the specific responsibilities entrusted to the designated inspectors or recognized bodies and the conditions of the authority delegated to them.
(c) Where a designated inspector or a recognized body determines that the state of the vessel or its armament does not in substance correspond to the indications of the certificate or is such that the vessel cannot take the sea safely for the ship itself or the persons on board, the inspector or agency must immediately ensure that corrective actions are taken and must inform the Authority in due course. If these corrective actions are not taken, the relevant certificate should be withdrawn and the Administration must be informed immediately; if the vessel is in a port of another Party, the competent authorities of the port State must also be informed immediately. Where an officer of the Administration, a designated inspector or a recognized body has informed the competent authorities of the port State, the government of the port State concerned shall grant to the official, inspector or agency in question all the assistance necessary to enable him to discharge his obligations under this rule. Where applicable, the government of the interested port State must ensure that the vessel is prevented from aircrafting until it can take the sea or leave the port to the appropriate repair site safely for the ship itself or for the persons on board.
(d) In all cases, the Administration must be fully responsible for the complete execution and effectiveness of the inspection and visit and must undertake to take the necessary steps to meet this obligation. »
Rule 7
Visits to passenger vessels
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) Any passenger vessel shall be subject to the visits specified below:
(i) an initial visit prior to the commission of the vessel;
(ii) a renewal visit every twelve months, except where rules 14 (b), 14 (e), 14 (f) and 14 (g) apply;
(iii) additional visits, as required.
(b) The above visits shall be carried out as follows:
(i) the initial visit must include a complete inspection of the vessel's structure, its machinery and its weapons equipment, including the outer face of the vessel's bottom, as well as the interior and exterior of the boilers. This visit shall ensure that the general provision, materials and samples of the structure, boilers, other pressure receptacles and their auxiliaries, the main and auxiliary machinery, the electrical installations, the radio installations, including those used in the life-saving equipment, the systems and the safety and protection devices against the fire, the equipment and the rescue devices present, the navigation equipment of the shipboard, the publications The visit must also be made to ensure that the state of all parts of the vessel and its armament is satisfactory in all respects, and that the vessel is provided with the lights, marks, sound signals and distress signals prescribed by the provisions of these rules and international regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force;
(ii) the renewal visit shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers and other pressure receptacles, machinery and weapons, including the outer face of the vessel's bottom. This visit shall ensure that, with respect to the structure, boilers and other pressure receptacles and their auxiliaries, the main and auxiliary machinery, the electrical installations, the radio installations, including those used in the rescue equipment, the systems and the safety and protection devices against fire, the equipment and the rescue devices, the navigation equipment on board, the nautical publications satisfied, the means of The lamps, marks, means of sound signalling and distress signals placed on board must also be submitted to the above-mentioned visit to ensure that they comply with the requirements of these rules and international regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force;
(iii) a general or partial additional visit, as the case may be, must be made following a repair resulting from the investigation prescribed in Rule 11 or whenever the vessel undergoes major repairs or renovations. The visit shall ensure that the necessary repairs or renovations have actually been carried out, that the materials used for these repairs or renovations and the execution of the work are at all satisfactory points of view and that the vessel shall meet in all respects the requirements of these rules and international regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force, as well as the provisions of the laws, decrees, orders and regulations promulgated by the Administration for the purposes of these rules and regulations.
(c) (i) The laws, decrees, orders and regulations referred to in paragraph (b) of this rule shall be such in all respects, that from the point of view of safeguarding human life, the vessel shall be appropriate to the service to which it is intended;
(ii) these laws, orders and regulations shall, inter alia, establish the requirements for hydraulic tests, or other acceptable tests, before and after the commissioning, applicable to main and auxiliary boilers, connections, steam pipes, high pressure tanks, liquid fuel tanks for internal combustion engines, including test procedures and intervals between two consecutive tests. »
Rule 8
Visits of rescue equipment and other parts of the arming of cargo ships
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) Rescue equipment and other parts of the arming of the cargo vessels of a gross tonnage equal to or greater than 500 tons, which are referred to in paragraph (b) (i), shall be subject to the visits specified below:
(i) an initial visit prior to the commission of the vessel;
(ii) renewal visits made at the time intervals specified by the Authority but not exceeding five years, except where rules 14 (b), 14 (e), 14 (f) and 14 (g) apply;
(iii) a periodic visit made within three months prior to or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or after the third anniversary of the Certificate of Safety of Armoury Equipment for Ships, which must replace one of the annual visits specified in paragraph (a) (iv);
(iv) an annual visit made within three months before or after each anniversary of the Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ships of Charge;
(v) additional visits as prescribed in Rule 7 (b) (iii) for passenger vessels.
(b) The visits specified in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as follows:
(i) the initial visit shall include a complete inspection of fire protection systems and devices, life-saving equipment and devices, except for radio installations, navigational equipment, the means of boarding of pilots and other parts of the weapon to which Chapters II-1, II-2, III and V apply, and allow them to verify that they comply with the requirements of these rules, that they are suitable for the purpose of the vessel and that they are The above-mentioned visit must also verify that fire control plans, nautical publications, fires, marks, sound signals and distress signals placed on board meet the requirements of these rules and, where appropriate, the International Regulations to Prevent Sea Collisions in force;
(ii) Renewal visits and periodic visits shall include an inspection of the equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) and allow verification that it meets the relevant requirements of these Rules and of the International Regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force, is in a satisfactory condition and is suitable for the service to which the vessel is intended;
(iii) the annual visit shall include a general inspection of the equipment referred to in subsection (b) (i) and allow for verification that it has been maintained under the conditions set out in Rule 11 (a) and that it remains satisfactory for the service to which the vessel is intended.
(c) Periodic visits and annual visits specified in paragraphs (a) (iii) and (a) (iv) shall be carried on the Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ships of Charge. »
Rule 9
Visits to the radio and radar installations of cargo vessels
Replace the current title with the following:
« Visits to the radio installations of the cargo ships »
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) The radio facilities of the cargo vessels, to which Chapters III and IV apply, including those used in the life-saving equipment, shall be subject to the visits specified below:
(i) an initial visit prior to the commission of the vessel;
(ii) renewal visits made at the time intervals specified by the Authority but not exceeding five years, except where rules 14 (b), 14 (e), 14 (f) and 14 (g) apply;
(iii) a periodic visit made within three months before or after each anniversary of the Certificate of Safety of Radio-Equipment for Dependant Ships;
(iv) additional visits, as prescribed in Rule 7 (b) (iii) for passenger vessels.
(b) The visits specified in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as follows:
(i) the initial visit shall include a complete inspection of the radio facilities of the cargo vessels, including those used in the life-saving appliances, and shall verify that they meet the requirements of these rules;
(ii) Renewal visits and periodic visits shall include an inspection of the radio facilities of the cargo vessels, including those used in the life-saving appliances, and allow for verification that they meet the requirements of these rules.
(c) The periodic visits specified in paragraph (a) (iii) shall be carried on the Certificate of Safety of Radio-Electric Equipment for Dependant Ships. »
Rule 10
Visits to the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships
Replace the current title with the following:
« Visits to the structure, machinery and equipment of the cargo ships »
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) In the case of a ship of charge, the structure, machinery and equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) (other than the items for which a Certificate of Safety of Armoured Equipment and a Radio Safety Certificate for Ship of Charge are issued) shall be subject to the visits and inspections specified below:
(i) an initial visit that includes an inspection of the outer face of the vessel's bottom before it is commissioned;
(ii) renewal visits made at the time intervals specified by the Authority but not exceeding five years, except where rules 14 (b),14 (e), 14 (f) and 14 (g) apply;
(iii) an intermediate visit made within three months prior to or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or after the third anniversary of the Certificate of Construction Security for Ships, which must replace one of the annual visits specified in paragraph (a) (iv);
(iv) an annual visit made within three months prior to or after each anniversary date of the Certificate of Construction Security for Shipyard;
(v) at least two inspections of the outer face of the vessel's bottom during any five-year period, except where rules 14 (e) or 14 (f) apply. Where rules 14 (e) or 14 (f) apply, this five-year period may be extended to coincide with the extension of the validity of the certificate. In all cases, the interval between two such inspections shall not exceed thirty-six months;
(vi) additional visits, as prescribed in Rule 7 (b) (iii) for passenger vessels.
(b) The visits and inspections specified in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as follows:
(i) the initial visit must include a complete inspection of the structure, machinery and weapons equipment. This visit shall ensure that the general provision, materials, samples and condition of the structure, boilers and other pressure receptacles and their auxiliaries, the main and auxiliary machinery, including the steering apparatus and associated control systems, the electrical installation and all other parts of the armament meet the requirements of these rules, are in a satisfactory condition and are suitable for the service to which the vessel is intended, In the case of tank vessels, this visit shall include an inspection of pump chambers, piping circuits of cargo and fuel, air vents and associated safety devices;
(ii) Renewal visits shall include an inspection of the structure, machinery and equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) and ensure that they meet the requirements of these rules, that they are in a satisfactory condition and that they are suitable for the service to which the vessel is intended;
(iii) the intermediate visit shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers and other pressure receptacles, weapons machines and equipment, the steering apparatus and associated control systems, as well as electrical installations and ensure that they remain satisfactory for the service to which the vessel is intended. In the case of tank vessels, this visit must also include an inspection of pump chambers, piping circuits of cargo and fuel, air vents and associated safety devices, as well as testing the isolation resistance of electrical installations in hazardous areas;
(iv) the annual visit shall include a general inspection of the structure, machinery and equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) to ensure that they have been maintained under the conditions set out in Rule 11 (a) and remain satisfactory for the service to which the vessel is intended;
(v) the inspection of the outer face of the vessel's bottom and the examination of the related elements, which is taking place at the same time, shall ensure that they remain satisfactory for the service to which the vessel is intended.
(c) annual visits, intermediate visits and inspections of the external face of the vessel's bottom specified in paragraphs (a) (iii), (a) (iv) and (a) (v) shall be carried on the Certificate of Construction Security for the cargo vessel. »
Rule 11
Maintenance of conditions after visit
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) The state of the vessel and its weaponry shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of these rules so that the safety of the vessel remains at all satisfactory points of view and that the vessel may take the sea safely for himself or the persons on board.
(b) After any of the visits provided for in rules 7, 8, 9 or 10, no change shall be made to the structural provisions, machinery, equipment or other elements subject to the visit unless authorized by the Administration.
(c) Where an accident on board a vessel or a failure on board jeopardizes the safety of the vessel or the efficiency or effectiveness of all life-saving equipment or other fittings, the master or owner of the vessel shall report to the Administration, designated inspector or recognized body responsible for issuing the relevant certificate as soon as practicable, which shall conduct an investigation to determine whether a visit is required in accordance with the requirements of rules 7, If the vessel is in a port of another contracting government, the master or owner must also report immediately to the competent authorities of the port State and the designated inspector or recognized agency must ensure that such a report has been made. »
Rule 12
Certificates issued
Replace the current title with the following:
"Certificate issuance or visa application"
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a)
(i) A certificate known as Passenger Ship Safety Certificate shall be issued after an initial visit or renewal visit to any passenger vessel that meets the relevant requirements of Chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV and V and other relevant requirements of these Rules;
(ii) a certificate known as the Certificate of Construction Safety for a cargo ship shall be issued after an initial visit or a renewal visit to any cargo vessel that meets the relevant requirements of Chapters II-1 and II-2 (other than those relating to fire protection systems and devices and fire control plans) and other relevant requirements of these Rules;
(iii) a certificate known as the Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ships of Charge shall be issued after an initial visit or a renewal visit to any ship of charge that meets the relevant requirements of Chapters II-1, II-2, III and V and other relevant requirements of these Rules;
(iv) a certificate known as the Radio Safety Certificate for the cargo ship shall be issued after an initial visit or a renewal visit to any cargo vessel that meets the relevant requirements of Chapter IV and other relevant requirements of these rules;
(v) (1) instead of the certificates specified in paragraphs (a) (ii), (a) (iii) and (a) (iv), a certificate known as the Certificate of Security for the cargo ship may be issued, upon an initial visit or a renewal visit, to any cargo vessel that meets the relevant requirements of chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV and V and other relevant requirements of these rules;
(2) each time reference is made in this chapter to the Certificate of Construction Security for Ships of Charge, the Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ships of Charge or the Certificate of Radio-Electric Safety for Ships of Charge, the reference is to the Certificate of Safety for Ships of Charge, if used instead of the above-mentioned certificates;
(vi) the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, the Sealing Ship Safety Certificate, the Carry Ship Safety Certificate, the Carry Ship Safety Certificate, and the Sealing Ship Safety Certificate referred to in subparagraphs (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) must be supplemented by an equipment sheet;
(vii) where an exemption is granted to a vessel in accordance with and in accordance with the requirements of these rules, a certificate of exemption shall be issued in addition to the certificates prescribed in this paragraph;
(viii) the certificates specified in this rule shall be issued or a visa shall be affixed to it, either by the Administration or by any person authorized by the Authority. In all cases, the Administration assumes full responsibility for the certificates.
(b) A Contracting Government shall not issue a certificate in accordance with and in conformity with the requirements of the 1960, 1948 or 1929 International Conventions for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, after the date on which this Convention comes into force for it. »
Rule 13
Certificate issued by another government
Replace the current title with the following:
"Certificates issued or a visa issued by another government"
Replace the current text with the following:
"A Contracting Government may, at the request of the Authority, have a ship visited. If it considers that the requirements of these rules are observed, it shall issue certificates to the vessel or authorize the issuance of certificates and, where applicable, apply a visa or authorize its application on the certificates available to the vessel in accordance with these rules. Any such certificate must contain a statement stating that it was issued at the request of the government of the State whose ship is authorized to defeat the flag. It has the same value and is accepted under the same conditions as a certificate issued under Rule 12. »
Rule 14
Duration of validity of certificates
Replace the current title with the following:
"Term and validity of certificates"
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) The Passenger Vessel Safety Certificate shall not be issued for a period exceeding twelve months. The Certificate of Construction Safety for Ships of Charge, the Certificate of Security for Armoured Ship Equipment and the Certificate of Radio-Electric Safety for Ships of Charge shall be issued for a period of time fixed by the Administration, without the duration of such a period exceeding five years. The Certificate of Exemption shall not have a validity period greater than that of the certificate to which it refers;
(b)
(i) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), where the renewal visit is completed within three months of the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal visit until the following date:
(1) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the expiry date of the existing certificate;
(2) in the case of a ship of charge, a date that is not more than five years after the expiry date of the existing certificate;
(ii) where the renewal visit is completed after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate is valid from the date of completion of the renewal visit until the following date:
(1) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the expiry date of the existing certificate;
(2) in the case of a ship of charge, a date that is not more than five years after the expiry date of the existing certificate;
(iii) where the renewal visit is completed more than three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate is valid from the date of completion of the renewal visit until the following date:
(1) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the date of completion of the renewal visit;
(2) in the case of a dependant vessel, a date that is not later than five years after the date of completion of the renewal visit.
(c) Where a certificate other than a Passenger Vessel Safety Certificate is issued for a period of less than five years, the Authority may extend the validity of the certificate beyond the expiry date up to the maximum period specified in paragraph (a), provided that the visits specified in rules 8, 9 and 10, which are to take place when the certificate is issued for five years, are carried out as required.
(d) If, after a renewal visit, a new certificate may not be issued or provided to the vessel before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the person or body authorized by the Administration may apply a visa to the existing certificate and that certificate must be accepted as valid for a new period that may not exceed five months from the expiry date.
(e) If, on the expiry date of a certificate, the vessel is not in a port in which the vessel is to be visited, the Authority may extend the validity of the certificate. However, such an extension must be granted only to allow the vessel to complete its journey to the port in which it is to be visited, only in the event that this measure appears to be timely and reasonable. No certificate shall thus be extended for a period of more than three months and a vessel to which this extension has been granted is not entitled, under this extension, after arriving at the port in which it is to be visited, to leave without having obtained a new certificate. When the renewal visit is completed, the new certificate is valid until the following date:
(i) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the expiry date of the existing certificate before the extension has been granted;
(ii) in the case of a dependant vessel, a date that is not later than five years after the expiry date of the existing certificate before the extension has been granted.
(f) A certificate issued to a vessel carrying out short travel, which has not been extended in accordance with the preceding provisions of this rule may be extended by the Administration for a period of grace not exceeding one month the expiration date specified on this certificate. When the renewal visit is completed, the new certificate is valid until the following date:
(i) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the expiry date of the existing certificate before the extension has been granted;
(ii) in the case of a dependant vessel, a date that is not later than five years after the expiry date of the existing certificate before the extension has been granted.
(g) In certain specific cases determined by the Administration, it is not necessary that the validity of the new certificate begin on the expiry date of the existing certificate, in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (b) (ii), (e) or (f). In these particular cases, the new certificate is valid until the following date:
(i) in the case of a passenger vessel, a date not later than twelve months after the date of completion of the renewal visit;
(ii) in the case of a ship of charge, a date that is not later than five years after the date of completion of the renewal visit.
(h) When an annual, intermediate or periodic visit is completed within a period of less than that specified in the relevant rule:
(i) the anniversary date on the certificate in question is replaced by a visa by a date not to be after more than three months on the date the visit was completed;
(ii) the following annual, intermediate or periodic visit prescribed by the relevant rules must be completed at the intervals specified by these rules, calculated from the new anniversary date;
(iii) the expiration date may remain unchanged, provided that one or more annual, intermediate or periodic visits, as the case may be, are conducted in such a way that the maximum intervals between visits prescribed by the relevant rules are not exceeded.
(i) A certificate issued under Rule 12 or Rule 13 shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
(i) if the relevant visits and inspections are not completed within the time limits specified in rules 7 (a), 8 (a), 9 (a) and 10 (a);
(ii) if the visas provided for in these rules have not been applied to the certificate;
(iii) if a ship passes under the flag of another State. A new certificate shall be issued only if the Government issuing the new certificate is satisfied that the vessel meets the requirements of rules 11 (a) and 11 (b). In the case of a pavilion transfer between contracting governments, if the request is made within three months of the transfer, the Government of the State whose ship was previously authorized to beat flag shall, as soon as possible, address to the Administration copies of the certificates provided by the ship before the transfer, as well as copies of the inspection reports, if any. »
Rule 15
Presentation of certificates
Replace the current title with the following:
"presentation of certificates and equipment sheets"
Replace the current text with the following:
"The certificates and equipment sheets shall be prepared in accordance with the models set out in the Appendix to this Convention. If the language used is neither English nor French, the text includes a translation into one of these languages. »
Rule 16
Certificate display
Replace the current title with the following:
"Availability of Certificates"
Replace the current text with the following:
"The certificates issued under rules 12 and 13 must be easily examined on board at any time. »
Rule 19
Monitoring
Replace the current text with the following:
“(a) Every ship is subject, in a port of another contracting government, to the control of officials duly authorized by that government to the extent that the control is intended to verify that the certificates issued under Rule 12 or Rule 13 are valid.
(b) These certificates, if valid, must be accepted unless there is good reason to believe that the state of the ship or its weaponry does not correspond in substance to the indications of any of these certificates or that the vessel and its weaponry do not comply with the provisions of rules 11 (a) and 11 (b).
(c) In the circumstances set out in subsection (b) and in the event that a certificate has expired or ceased to be valid, the officer exercising control shall take the necessary measures to prevent the vessel from aircrafting until it is able to take the sea or leave the port to the appropriate repair site, without danger to the vessel itself or the persons on board.
(d) In cases where the control would result in any intervention, the officer exercising control must immediately and in writing inform the consul or, in his absence, the closest diplomatic representative of the State whose ship is authorized to beat the flag, of all the circumstances that made this intervention considered necessary. In addition, designated inspectors or recognized bodies responsible for issuing certificates must also be notified. It must be reported to the Organization of Facts concerning this intervention.
(e) The authority of the port State concerned shall communicate all relevant information relevant to the vessel to the authorities of the next port of call, as well as to the persons and organizations mentioned in paragraph (d), if it cannot take the measures specified in paragraphs (c) and (d) or if the vessel has been authorized to go to the next port of call.
(f) In the exercise of control under this rule, the vessel must be unduly retained or delayed to the extent possible. Any vessel that has been unduly retained or delayed as a result of the exercise of this control is entitled to compensation for losses or damages incurred. »

APPENDIX
Amendments and additions to the Appendix to the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea
Replace the current models of Passenger Vessel Safety Certificate, Certificate of Construction Security for Ships of Charge, Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ships of Charge, Certificate of Radiotelegraphic Safety for Ship of Charge, Radiotelephone Safety Certificate for Ship of Charge and Certificate of Exemption as set out in the Appendix to the Convention by the models of certificates and forms
Passenger Vessel Safety Certificate Model
SECURITY CERTIFICATE FOR NAVY
This certificate must be completed by an equipment sheet (Model P)
(State)
For a 1//a short international trip
Throw out the useless mention.
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship specifications (2)
Ship name: . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters: . . . . . .
Port of registration: . . . . . .
Gross gauge: . . . . . .
Oceanic zones in which the vessel is authorized to navigate (Rule IV/2): . . . . . .
. . . . . .
IMO number (3): . . . . . .
Date on which the keel was laid or to which the vessel was built at an equivalent stage or, where applicable, date on which work of conversion or transformation or modification of major importance began: . . . . . .
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
(2) The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
(3) In accordance with resolution A.600(15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
Is it CERTIFIED?
1. That the vessel was visited in accordance with the requirements of Rule I/7 of the Convention.
2. That following this visit, it was found:
2.1. that the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with regard to:
- 1. structure, main and auxiliary machinery, boilers and other pressure receptacles;
- Two. provisions and details relating to waterproof compartment;
- 3. the following compartment load lines:

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2.2. that the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with respect to the measures taken to construct for fire protection, fire protection systems and devices and fire control plans;
2.3. that life-saving appliances and weapons of lifeboats, life-rafts and emergency canoes met the requirements of the Convention;
2.4. that the vessel was equipped with a mooring launcher and radio facilities used in life-saving equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;
2.5. that the vessel complied with the requirements of the Convention for radio installations;
2.6. that the operation of radio facilities used in life-saving appliances met the requirements of the Convention;
2.7. that the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with respect to on-board navigation equipment, pilot boarding facilities and nautical publications;
2.8. the vessel was equipped with lamps, marks, sound signalling and distress signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the international regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force;
2.9. that the vessel met in all other respects the relevant requirements of the Convention.
3. That a certificate of exemption has/is not (1) been issued.
This certificate is valid until . . . . .
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Date of issue (Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer))
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing the certificate)
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Notea
(1) Draining unnecessary mention
Visa to extend the validity of the certificate until the vessel arrives in the port of visit or for a period of grace in the case of application of rules I/14 (e) or I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with rules I/14 (e)/I/14(f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing the certificate)
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Notea
(1) Draining unnecessary mention
Passenger Vessel Safety Certificate (Model P) Equipment Sheet
This form must be permanently attached to the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
EQUIPMENT ÷ SATISFAIRE ÷ LA CONVENTION INTERNATIONALE DE 1974 POUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE LA VIE HUMAINE en MER, TELLE QUE MODIFIEE PAR LE PROTOCOLE DE 1988 Y RELATIF
1 Ship specifications
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Number of passengers authorized to carry . . . . .
Minimum number of persons with the qualifications required to operate radio facilities . . . . . .
2 Details of life-saving equipment

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Note
(1) Except as prescribed in rules III/38.5.1.24, III/41.8.31 and III/47.2.2.13.
3 Detail of radio facilities
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Note
(1) Unless the Maritime Safety Committee sets another date, this section will not have to appear on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
(2) This entry will not have to appear on the card attached to the certifcats issued after 1^er February 1999.
4 Methods used to ensure the availability of radio facilities (rules IV/15.6 and IV/15.7)
4.1 Double installation of equipment . . . . .
4.2 Maintenance on the ground . . . . .
4.3 Maintenance capacity at sea . . . . .
5 Ships built before 1^er February 1995 which does not meet all applicable requirements of Chapter IV of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.

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6 Ships built before 1^er February 1992 which does not fully meet the applicable requirements of Chapter III of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1995.
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It is CERTIFIED that this sheet is correct in all respects.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Cheering site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Notea
(1) This section will not have to appear on the certificates attached to the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
Construction Safety Certificate Model for Charging Ships
CONSTRUCTION SECURITY CERTIFICATE FOR CHARGE
(State)
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship Characteristics (1)
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Port of registration. . . . .
Raw gauge . . . . .
Heavier vessel (metric tonnes) (2) . . . . . .
IMO number (3) . . . . .
Type of ship (4)
Petrol
Chemical tank vessel
Gas carrier
Charging ship other than those listed above
Date on which the keel was laid or to which the vessel was built at an equivalent stage or, where applicable, date on which work of conversion or transformation or modification of major importance began: . . . . . .
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Note
(1) The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
(2) Only for tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers.
(3) In accordance with resolution A.600 (15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
(4) Draining unnecessary mention
Is it CERTIFIED?
1. That the vessel was visited in accordance with the requirements of Rule I/10 of the Convention.
2. As a result of this visit, it was found that the state of the structure, machinery and equipment as defined in the above-mentioned rule was satisfactory and that the vessel was in compliance with the relevant requirements of Chapters II-1 and II-2 of the Convention (other than the requirements for fire protection systems and devices and fire control plans).
3. That the last two inspections of the outer face of the vessel's bottom took place on . . . . . . . . . . .
(dates)
4. That a certificate of exemption has/is not (1) been issued.
This certificate is valid until... (2), subject to annual and intermediate visits and inspections of the external face of the vessel ' s substance under Rule I/10 of the Convention.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
(2) Indicate the expiry date established by the Administration in accordance with Rule I/14(a) of the Convention. The day and month correspond to the anniversary date as defined in Rule I/2(n) of the Convention, unless the latter date is amended in accordance with Rule I/14(h).
Annual and intermediate visits
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/10 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Annual visit: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/Intermediate Visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/Intermediate Visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
Annual/Intermediate visit pursuant to Rule I/14 (h) (iii)
IS CERTIFIED that, at an annual/intermediary visit (1) conducted in accordance with Rule I/14 (h) (iii) of the Convention, the vessel was found to meet the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
Certification of Inspections of the External Side of the Shipyard (1)
(1) Additional inspections may be planned.
It is CERTIFIED that, in an inspection prescribed by Rule I/10 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
First inspection: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Second inspection: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension visa, if valid for a period of less than five years, in the case of application of Rule I/14 (c)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (c) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
Additional inspections may be planned.
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa to extend the validity of the certificate until the vessel arrives in the port of visit or for a period of grace in the case of application of Rule I/14 (e) or I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (e)/I/14 (f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa for the advancement of the anniversary date in case of application of Rule I/14 (h)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
Arming Ship Safety Certificate Model
SAFETY SECURITY CERTIFICATE FOR CHARGE NAVIRE
This certificate must be completed by an equipment sheet (Model (E)
(State)
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship Characteristics (1)
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Port of registration. . . . .
Raw gauge . . . . .
Heavier vessel (metric tonnes) (2): . . . . . . .
Length of vessel (rule III/3.10): . . . . .
IMO number (3) . . . . .
Type of ship (4)
Petrol
Chemical tank vessel
Gas carrier
Charging ship other than those listed above
Date on which the keel was laid or to which the vessel was built at an equivalent stage or, where applicable, date on which work of conversion or transformation or modification of major importance began: . . . . . .
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Note
(1) The characteristics of the vessel may also be presented horizontally in boxes
(2) Only for tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers.
(3) In accordance with resolution A.600(15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
(4) Drain the unnecessary mention.
Is it CERTIFIED?
1. That the vessel was visited in accordance with the requirements of Rule I/8 of the Convention.
2. That following this visit, it was found:
2.1. the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with respect to fire protection systems and devices and fire control plans;
2.2. that life-saving appliances and weapons of lifeboats, life-rafts and emergency canoes met the requirements of the Convention;
2.3. that the vessel was equipped with a mooring launcher and radio installations used in life-saving equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;
2.4. that the vessel complied with the requirements of the Convention with respect to on-board navigation equipment, pilot boarding facilities and nautical publications;
2.5. the vessel was equipped with lamps, marks, sound signalling and distress signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the international regulations to prevent collisions at sea in force;
2.6. that the vessel met in all other respects the relevant requirements of the Convention.
3. That the vessel is operated in accordance with Rule III/26.1.1.1 within the boundaries of the operating region...
4. That a certificate of exemption has/is not (1) been issued.
This certificate is valid until... (2). subject to annual and periodic visits under Rule I/8 of the Convention.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
(2) Indicate the expiry date established by the Administration in accordance with Rule I/14(a) of the Convention. The day and month correspond to the anniversary date as defined in Rule I/2(n) of the Convention, unless the latter date is amended in accordance with Rule I/14(h).
Annual and periodic visits
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/8 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual periodic visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual periodic visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/periodic visit in accordance with Rule I/14(h)(iii)
IS CERTIFIED that, at an annual/periodic visit (1) conducted in accordance with Rule I/14(h)(iii) of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
Certificate extension visa, if valid for a period of less than five years, in the case of application of Rule I/14 (c)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (c) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa to extend the validity of the certificate until the vessel arrives in the port of visit or for a period of grace in the case of application of Rule I/14 (e) of I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (e)/I/14 (f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa for the advancement of the anniversary date in case of application of Rule I/14 (h)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Note
(1) Drain unnecessary mention.
Equipment sheet for the Safety Certificate of Arming Equipment for Ship of Charge (Model E)
This form must be permanently attached to the Certificate of Safety of Arming Equipment for Ship of Charge
EQUIPMENT ÷ SATISFAIRE ÷ LA CONVENTION INTERNATIONALE DE 1974 POUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE LA VIE HUMAINE en MER, TELLE QUE MODIFIEE PAR LE PROTOCOLE DE 1988 Y RELATIF
1 Ship specifications
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
2 Details of life-saving equipment

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Notea
(1) Except as prescribed in rules III/38.5.1.24, III/41.8.31 and III/47.2.2.13.
3 Ships built before 1^er February 1992 which does not fully meet the applicable requirements of Chapter III of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1995.

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It is CERTIFIED that this sheet is correct in all respects.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Location of the file)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Note
(1) This section will not have to appear on the certificates attached after 1^er February 1995.

Radio Safety Certificate Model for Charging Ships
RADIOELECTRICAL SECURITY CERTIFICATE FOR CHARGE
This certificate must be supplemented by an equipment sheet for radio installations (Model R)
(State)
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship Characteristics (1)
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Port of registration. . . . .
Raw gauge . . . . .
Oceanic zones in which the vessel is authorized to navigate (Rule IV/2) . . . . . .
IMO Number . . . . .
Date on which the keel was laid or to which the vessel was built at an equivalent stage or, where applicable, date on which work of conversion or transformation or modification of major importance began: . . . . . .
Is it CERTIFIED?
1. That the vessel was visited in accordance with the requirements of Rule I/9 of the Convention.
1.1. The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
1.2. In accordance with the provisions of resolution A.600(2), entitled "IMO Ship Identification Number System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
2. Or following this visit, it was found
2.1. that the vessel complied with the requirements of the Convention for radio installations;
2.2. that the operation of radio facilities used in life-saving equipment met the requirements of the Convention.
3. That a certificate of exemption has/is not (3) been issued.
This certificate is valid until... (4), subject to periodic visits under Rule I/9 of the Convention.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Notea
(1) The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
(2) In accordance with resolution A.600(15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
(3) Draw the unnecessary mention.
(4) Indicate the expiry date established by the Administration in accordance with Rule I/14(a) of the Convention. The day and month correspond to the anniversary date as defined in Rule I/2(n) of the Convention, unless the latter date is amended in accordance with Rule I/14(h).
Periodic visits
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/9 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit pursuant to rule 1/14 (h) (iii)
It is CERTIFIED that, during a periodic visit conducted in accordance with Rule I/14 (h) (iii) of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension visa, if valid for a period of less than five years, in the case of application of Rule I/14 (c)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (c) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa until the vessel arrives in the visiting port or for a grace period in the case of application of Rule I/14 (e) or I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (e)/I/14 (f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa for the advancement of the anniversary date in case of application of Rule I/14 (h)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Throw out the useless mention.
Equipment sheet for the Radio Safety Certificate for Charging Ship (Model R)
This form must be permanently attached to the Radio Safety Certificate for the loading vessel
RADIOELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ÷ LA CONVENTION INTERNATIONALE DE 1974 POUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE LA VIE HUMAINE EN MER, TELLE QUE MODIFIEE PAR LE PROTOCOLE DE 1988 Y RELATIF
1. Ship specifications
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Minimum number of people with the qualifications required to operate radio installations:...
2. Detail of radio facilities

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Notea
(1) Unless the Maritime Safety Committee sets another date, this section will not have to appear on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
(2) This entry will not have to appear on the card attached to the certifcats issued after 1^er February 1999.
3. Methods used to ensure the availability of radio facilities (Rules IV/15.6 and 15.7)
3.1. Double equipment installation
3.2. Ground maintenance
3.3. Maintenance capacity at sea
4. Ships built before 1^er February 1995 which does not meet all applicable requirements of Chapter IV of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
4.1. Vessels required to be equipped with radiotelegraphic equipment in accordance with the Convention in force before 1^er February 1992.

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4.2. Vessels required to be equipped with radiotelephone equipment in accordance with the Convention in force before 1^er February 1992.
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It is CERTIFIED that this sheet is correct in all respects.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Location of the file)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Note
(1) This section will not have to appear on the certificates attached to the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.

Safety Certificate Model for Charging Ships
SECURITY CERTIFICATE FOR CHARGE
This certificate must be completed by an equipment sheet (Model C)
(State)
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship Characteristics (1)
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Port of registration. . . . .
Raw gauge . . . . .
Heavier vessel (metric tonnes) (2) . . . . . .
Length of vessel (rule III/3.10) . . . . .
Oceanic zones in which the vessel is authorized to navigate (Rule IV/2): . . . . . .
IMO number (3) . . . . .
Type of ship (4)
Petrol
Chemical tank vessel
Gas carrier
Charging ship other than those listed above
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Note
(1) The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
(2) Only for tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers.
(3) In accordance with resolution A.600(15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
(4) Squeeze unnecessary mentions.
Date on which the keel was laid or to which the vessel was built at an equivalent stage or, where applicable, date on which major transformation or modification work began: . . . . . .
Is it CERTIFIED?
1. That the vessel was visited in accordance with the requirements of rules I/8, I/9 and I/10 of the Convention.
2. Or following this visit, it was found
2.1. that the state of the structure, machinery and equipment, as defined in Rule I/10, was satisfactory and that the vessel complied with the relevant requirements of Chapters II-1 and II-2 of the Convention (other than the requirements for fire protection systems and devices and anti-incendi plans);
2.2. that the last two inspections of the outer face of the vessel's bottom took place... and the...
(dates)
2.3. the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with respect to fire protection systems and devices and fire control plans;
2.4. that life-saving appliances and weapons of lifeboats, life-rafts and emergency canoes met the requirements of the Convention;
2.5. that the vessel was equipped with a mooring launcher and radio facilities used in life-saving equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;
2.6. that the vessel complied with the requirements of the Convention for radio installations;
2.7. that the operation of radio facilities used in life-saving appliances met the requirements of the Convention;
2.8. that the vessel met the requirements of the Convention with respect to on-board navigation equipment, pilot boarding facilities and nautical publications;
2.9. that the vessel was equipped with fires, marks, sound signalling and distress signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the international regulations to prevent sea collisions;
2.10. that the vessel fulfilled in all other respects the relevant requirements of the Convention.
3. That the vessel is operated in accordance with Rule III/26.1.1.1 within the boundaries of the operating region...
4. That a certificate of exemption has/is not (1) been issued.
This certificate is valid until... (2), subject to annual, intermediary and periodic visits and inspections of the external face of the vessel's bottom under rules I/8, I/9 and I/10 of the agreement.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Notea
(1) Throw out the useless mention.
(2) Indicate the expiry date established by the Administration in accordance with Rule I/14(a) of the Convention. The day and month correspond to the anniversary date as defined in Rule I/2(n) of the Convention, unless the latter date is amended in accordance with Rule I/14(h).
Annual and intermediate visits to the structure, machinery and weapons referred to in section 2.1 of this certificate
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/10 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/Intermediate Visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/Intermediate Visit (1): Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/Intermediate visit pursuant to Rule 1/14 (h) (iii)
IS CERTIFIED that, at an annual/intermediary visit (1) conducted in accordance with rules I/10 and I/14 (h) (iii) of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Note
(1) Throw out the useless mention.

Certification of Inspections of the External Side of the Shipyard (1)
Additional inspections may be planned.
It is CERTIFIED that, in an inspection prescribed by Rule I/10 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
First inspection: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Second inspection: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Notea
(1) Additional inspections are not planned.
Annual visits and periodic visits to life-saving equipment and other equipment referred to in sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8 and 2.9 of this certificate
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/8 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/periodic visit (1): Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/periodic visit (1): Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Annual/periodic visit in accordance with Rule 1/14 (h) (iii)
IS CERTIFIED that, at an annual/periodic visit (1) conducted in accordance with Rule I/8 and I/14 (h) (iii) of the Convention, the vessel was found to meet the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visits to radio facilities referred to in sections 2.6 and 2.7 of this certificate
It is CERTIFIED that, during a visit prescribed by Rule I/9 of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit: Signed: . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Periodic visit pursuant to rule 1/14 (h) (iii)
It is CERTIFIED that, during a periodic visit conducted in accordance with rules I/9 and I/14 (h) (iii) of the Convention, it was found that the vessel met the relevant requirements of the Convention.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension visa, if valid for a period of less than five years, in the case of application of Rule I/14 (c)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (c) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
The vessel meets the relevant requirements of the Convention and this certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa until the vessel arrives in the visiting port or for a grace period in the case of application of Rule I/14 (e) or I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (e)/I/14 (f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Visa for the advancement of the anniversary date in case of application of Rule I/14 (h)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
In accordance with Rule I/14 (h) of the Convention, the new anniversary date is set at . . . . .
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Note
1 Remove unnecessary mention
Equipment sheet for the Radio Safety Certificate for the cargo vessel (model C)
This form must be permanently attached to the Certificate of Safety for Ships
EQUIPMENT ÷ SATISFAIRE ÷ LA CONVENTION INTERNATIONALE DE 1974 POUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE LA VIE HUMAINE en MER, TELLE QUE MODIFIEE PAR LE PROTOCOLE DE 1988 Y RELATIF
1 Ship specifications
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Minimum number of persons with the qualifications required to operate radio facilities . . . . . .
2 Details of life-saving equipment

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Note
(1) Except as prescribed in rules III/38.5.1.24, III/41.8.31 and III/47.2.2.13.
3 Detail of radio facilities
Note
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Note
(1) Unless the Maritime Safety Committee sets another date, this section will not have to appear on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
(2) This entry will not have to appear on the card attached to the certifcats issued after 1^er February 1999.
4 Methods used to ensure the availability of radio facilities (rules IV/15.6 and IV/15.7)
4.1 Double equipment installation
4.2 Ground maintenance
4.3 Maintenance capacity at sea
5 Ships built before 1^er February 1995 which does not meet all applicable requirements of Chapter IV of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1999.
5.1 Ships required to be equipped with radiotelegraphic equipment in accordance with the Convention in force before 1^er February 1992.

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5.2 Vessels required to be equipped with radiotelephone equipment in accordance with the Convention in force before 1^er February 1992
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6 Ships built before 1^er February 1992 which does not fully meet the applicable requirements of Chapter III of the Convention, as amended in 1988 (1)
This section will not have to be included on the certificates issued after 1^er February 1995.
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It is CERTIFIED that this sheet is correct in all respects.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Location of the file)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
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Note
(1) This section will not have to appear on the certificates attached after 1^er February 1995.
Exemption Certificate Model
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
(State)
Issued under the provisions of the 1974 International Convention for the SAUVEGARD OF THE VIE HUMAINE IN MER, as amended by the 1988 Protocol thereto,
under the authority of the government
(name of state)
par
(authorized person or agency)
Ship Characteristics (1)
Ship name . . . . . .
Distinguishing number or letters . . . . .
Port of registration. . . . .
Raw gauge . . . . .
IMO Number (2) . . . . .
Is it CERTIFIED?
That the vessel is exempted, under Rule . . . . of the Convention, from the application of the requirements of . . . . of the Convention
Conditions, if any, to which the Certificate of Exemption is granted: . . . . . . .
Travel, if applicable, for which the Certificate of Exemption is granted: . . . . . . .
This certificate is valid until . . . . ., provided that the Certificate . . . . ., to which this certificate is attached, remains valid.
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Note
(1) The characteristics of the vessel can also be presented horizontally in boxes.
(2) In accordance with resolution A.600(15) entitled "IMO Ship Identification System", this information may be indicated on an optional basis.
Delivered to . . . . .
(Certifying site)
The . . . . . .
(Delivery date)
. . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer issuing the certificate)
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of the authority issuing a certificate)
Certificate extension visa, if valid for a period of less than five years, in the case of application of Rule I/14 (c)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (c) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . . . provided that the Certificate . . . . ., to which this certificate is attached, remains valid.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa after completion of the renewal visit and in case of application of Rule I/14 (d)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (d) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . . . provided that the Certificate . . . . ., to which this certificate is attached, remains valid.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
Certificate extension Visa until the vessel arrives in the visiting port or for a grace period in the case of application of Rule I/14 (e) or I/14 (f)
This certificate, in accordance with Rule I/14 (e)/I/14 (f) (1) of the Convention, is accepted as valid until . . . . provided that the Certificate . . . . ., to which this certificate is attached, remains valid.
Signed: . . . . . .
(Signature of authorized officer)
Location: . . . . . .
Date: . . . . . .
(Cachet or stamp, as applicable, of authority)
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Note
(1) Throw out the useless mention.

1988 Protocol on the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of Human Life at Sea, done in London on 11 November 1988
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