# The Merchant Shipping (Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations) Regulations 1996, Regulation 5: Duties of authorised organisations


(1) In performing functions for which they are authorised under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and instruments made, or having effect, pursuant to it relating to any United Kingdom ship, authorised organisations shall ensure that the relevant requirements of one of the approved standards listed in Merchant Shipping Notice M. 1672 are applied.
(2) Without prejudice to any requirements of a statutory instrument as to the issue of certificates, authorised organisations shall not issue certificates to a United Kingdom ship declassed or changing class for safety reasons before consulting the MSA to determine whether a full inspection is necessary.
(3) Where an authorised organisation fails to comply with this regulation it shall be guilty of an offence, and liable on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or, on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2908/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ship-inspection-and-survey-organisations-regulations-1996/regulation-5
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