# The Merchant Shipping (Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations) Regulations 1996, Regulation 4: Reciprocity of authorisation of classification societies


(1) The MSA may refuse to authorise a recognised organisation located in a State outside the European Community if that State does not provide reciprocal recognition and authorisation for recognised organisations which are located in the European Community.
(2) Notwithstanding that a recognised organisation located in a State outside the European Community has been authorised by the MSA, the MSA may withdraw that authorisation if that State has failed to grant a reciprocal authorisation for a recognised organisation which the United Kingdom has requested that third State to authorise.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation “located” refers to the place of the registered office, central administration or principal place of business of an organisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2908/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ship-inspection-and-survey-organisations-regulations-1996/regulation-4
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