S.L. 234.38 Art. 9Expanded inspections.

(1) The following categories of ships are eligible to an expanded inspection in accordance with Annex I Part II 3A and 3B

to the Directive:

(a) ships with high risk profile,

(b) passenger ships, oil tankers, gas or chemical tankers or bulk carriers, older than twelve years of age,

(c) ships subject to a re-inspection following a refusal of access order issued in accordance with regulation 11.

(2) The operator or master of the ship shall ensure that sufficient time is available in the operating schedule to allow the expanded inspection to be carried out: Provided that, without prejudice to control measures required for security purposes, the ship shall remain in the port until the inspection is completed.

(3) On receipt of a pre-notification provided by a ship eligible for a periodic expanded inspection, the competent authority shall inform the ship if no expanded inspection is to be carried out.

(4) The scope of an expanded inspection, including the risk areas to be covered, is set out in Annex VII to the Directive.