Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY SEWAGE) REGULATION - SECT 10

Initial surveys and renewal surveys

(1) An initial survey or renewal survey of a ship shall be carried out by a
surveyor.

(2) An initial survey of a ship shall include a complete survey of the
structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material of the
ship.

(3) A renewal survey of a ship shall, except where section 12(2) or

(4)(b), 15, 16 or 17(2) is applicable, be carried out on a date not exceeding
5 years from the date of completion of the preceding initial  survey or
renewal survey, as may be applicable.

(4) If, after having carried out an initial survey or renewal  survey in
respect of a ship, the surveyor is satisfied that the structure, equipment,
systems, fittings, arrangements and material of the ship comply with the
requirements under the Schedule and the equipment and associated piping system
are in good working order, he shall-

   (a)  make a declaration of survey to the effect that he is so satisfied;
        and

   (b)  forward the declaration of survey to the Director.