# The Merchant Shipping (IBC Code) Regulations 1987, Regulation 6: Maintenance of conditions after survey


(1) The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained so as to conform to the provisions of the IBC Code.
(2) After any survey of the ship under regulation 4 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Secretary of State, except by direct replacement.
(3) Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety or integrity of the ship, the safety of the crew or the efficiency or completeness of the equipment required by Part IV of the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances Regulations, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Secretary of State, who shall determine whether an additional survey is necessary. If the ship is in a port of another state the master or owner shall also report immediately to the appropriate authority of the government of the state in which the port is situated.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/549/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ibc-code-regulations-1987/regulation-6
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