Section 110: Inspection of ships holding Safety Convention Certificates

110. Inspection of ships holding Safety Convention Certificates (1) Where a valid Safety Convention Certificate is produced in respect of a foreign ship, it shall be accepted, and the ship shall be exempted from a survey or inspection under this Part, unless there are clear grounds for believing that the condition of the ship or of its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or that the ship and its equipment are not in compliance with any regulations respecting the maintenance of conditions of such ships and their equipment after survey. (2) Where a Safety Convention Certificate is not acceptable due to the circumstances referred to in subsection (1), or the Certificate has expired or ceased to be valid, the ship shall not be granted clearance and shall be detained until it can proceed to sea or to the appropriate repair yard without causing danger to the ship or persons on board, and the following persons shall be notified in writing of the circumstances— (a) the local Consular Officer of the ship’s flag State or, in his absence, the nearest diplomatic representative of the ship’s flag State; and (b) the surveyor or recognised organisation responsible for the issue of the certificate referred to in subsection (1). (3) Where a ship referred to in subsection (2) is unduly detained or delayed, it shall be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered as a direct result of such undue detention or delay.