Regulation 6 Duties of recognised organisations

Recognised organisations shall consult with each other periodically with a view to maintaining equivalence of their technical standards and the implementation thereof. They shall provide the European Commission with periodic reports on fundamental progress in standards.

Recognised organisations shall demonstrate willingness to co-operate with port state control administrations when a ship of their class is concerned, in particular, in order to facilitate the rectification of reported deficiencies or other discrepancies.

Recognised organisations shall provide all relevant information to the MSA about changes of class or declassing of vessels.