Regulation 9

For regulation 8(1)(c) there shall be substituted—

“(c)

An annual survey within the period of three months before or after each anniversary date of the appropriate certificate to ensure that—

(i)

alterations have not been made to the hull or superstructures which would affect the calculations determining the position of the load line;

(ii)

the fittings and appliances for the protection of openings, guard rails, freeing ports and means of access to crew’s quarters are maintained in an effective condition;

(iii)

the appropriate marks are correctly and permanently indicated; and

(iv)

information is provided in accordance with regulations 32 and 33.”.