Regulation 7 Withdrawal of recognition

Where the United Kingdom is requested, in accordance with the article 9 of the Council Directive, to withdraw the recognition of recognised organisations, the MSA may do so notwithstanding anything contained in any agreement between the MSA and that organisation if it is satisfied that the organisation no longer fulfils the criteria set out in the Annex to the Council Directive.

Where recognition is withdrawn, in accordance with paragraph (1) above, from an organisation, that organisation shall cease to be authorised to perform any function under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 or any instrument made pursuant to it, notwithstanding anything in that Act or any such instrument, until recognition is restored.