What are the types of Ship Survey?

Initial survey

A complete inspection of all the items relating to the particular certificate before the ship is put into service to ensure they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

Periodical survey

Inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

Renewal survey

As per periodical survey but leads to the issue of a new certificate.

Intermediate survey –

Inspection of specified items

Annual survey –

General inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they have been maintained and remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.

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