An International Ship Security Certificate shall be issued for a period specified by the Administration, which shall not exceed five years
- When the renewal verification is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal verification to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing Certificate.
- When the renewal verification is completed after the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal verification to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing Certificate.
- When the renewal verification is completed more than three months before the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal associated security equipment or the approved ship security plan without the sanction of the Administration.
Such Certificate shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by a recognized security organization acting on behalf of the Administration. An International Ship Security Certificate shall be issued for a period specified by the Administration, which shall not exceed five years.
