# The Merchant Shipping (Pilot Boats) Regulations 1991, Regulation 6: Intermediate survey


(1) The competent harbour authority or the owner of the boat shall arrange for every boat in respect of which a Pilot Boat Certificate has been issued to undergo an intermediate survey.
(2) The intermediate survey shall take place not more than 3 months before nor 3 months after the halfway date of the period of validity of the Pilot Boat Certificate.
(3) Application for intermediate survey of a pilot boat under these Regulations shall be made by the competent harbour authority or the owner of the boat to the Certifying Authority.
(4) The surveyor shall, upon receipt of an application for intermediate survey, survey the boat in the manner prescribed in Chapter 2, paragraph 2.4 of the Code of Practice and shall satisfy himself that:
(a) such parts of the boat, its machinery and equipment as are specified in the Code of Practice and are subject to the application of the survey, remain in good working condition; and
(b) no major alterations have been made to the boat, its machinery or equipment to which the Pilot Boat Certificate relates without the approval of the Secretary of State.
(5) On completion of the intermediate survey the surveyor shall, where he is so satisfied, endorse the Pilot Boat Certificate to that effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/65/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-pilot-boats-regulations-1991/regulation-6
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