b. IACS members are also authorized to issue statutory certificates such as IOPP, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment certificate, etc.
4. What organizations or agencies ...
(Pls. refer top question no.3)
5. Please inform us of the ...
The MARINA is in the process of finalizing the Vessel Safety Inspection System (VSIS) which will be used by government inspectors.
6. Are there any description that ...
Material testing done by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are generally accepted.
7. How are the inspections ...
The NTC has an existing Memorandum of Agreement where the IACS submits their inspection reports and the NTC acts accordingly.
8. The GMDSS will be ...
Checking of the required equipment will be added to the inspection proper.
9. As an example,...
Same standards are being used.
10. Have you incorporated ...
No. ISO 90002 (service) manual still being prepared.
11. Please inform of any ...
There has been moves to allow local government units to register undocumented vessels (3 GT and below) but nothing has been finalized yet.
We have given you a brief answer to your questions but if there are still some points that are not clear, please feel free to ask. We will be more than willing to help you as this may also help us in developing further our inspection procedures.
Hope to hear from you again.
Very truly yours,
