Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY SEWAGE) REGULATION - SECT 14

Extension of period of validity where new sewage certificates cannot be issued, etc. before expiry of existing ISPP Certificates

If, on an application for a sewage certificate, the Director is satisfied as
to the matters set out in section 9(2)(a)(ii) and (b) but the new
sewage certificate cannot be issued or placed on board the ship concerned
before the expiry date of the existing ISPP Certificate in force in respect of
the ship, the Director may-

   (a)  extend the period of validity of the existing ISPP Certificate for a
        further period of not exceeding 5 months from the expiry date of the
        existing ISPP Certificate; and

   (b)  endorse on the existing ISPP Certificate a statement to that effect.