5-Yearly Statutory Certificates

5-Yearly Statutory Certificates

These certificates are typically valid for 5 years, subject to annual, intermediate, and renewal surveys as required by the respective conventions and codes. It’s important to note that some certificates may have different validity periods or survey requirements depending on the specific regulations and the flag state’s requirements.
Certificate Applicability Purpose
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate Cargo ships 500 GT and above on international voyages Verifies compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-1 construction requirements
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate Cargo ships 500 GT and above on international voyages Certifies life-saving appliances and fire safety equipment meet SOLAS standards
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate Cargo ships 300 GT and above on international voyages Confirms radio installation complies with SOLAS Chapter IV
International Load Line Certificate All ships 24 meters in length and above Specifies maximum loading limits for different operating conditions
International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate Oil tankers 150 GT and above, and other ships 400 GT and above Verifies compliance with MARPOL Annex I requirements
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate Ships 400 GT and above Certifies compliance with MARPOL Annex VI air pollution regulations
International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate Ships 400 GT and above or certified to carry more than 15 persons Verifies sewage treatment systems meet MARPOL Annex IV standards
International Energy Efficiency Certificate Ships 400 GT and above Confirms ship meets energy efficiency requirements
Safety Management Certificate (SMC) All ships under ISM Code Verifies company and shipboard management operate according to approved Safety Management System
International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) All ships under ISPS Code Certifies ship’s compliance with maritime security requirements
Maritime Labour Certificate Ships 500 GT and above engaged in international voyages Verifies compliance with Maritime Labour Convention standards
International Anti-Fouling System Certificate Ships 400 GT and above Confirms anti-fouling system complies with AFS Convention
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk Chemical tankers carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk Verifies compliance with IBC Code requirements
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk Gas carriers transporting liquefied gases in bulk Certifies compliance with IGC Code standards
International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (NLS Certificate) Ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk Verifies compliance with MARPOL Annex II requirements
 

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