S.L. 234.57 Art. 4Pre- commencement inspections.

(1) Before a ro-ro passenger ship or high-speed passenger craft starts to operate on a regular service covered by these regulations, the competent authority shall carry out a pre-commencement inspection, consisting of:

(a) verification of the compliance with the requirements laid down in Annex I of Directive (EU) 2017/ 2110; and

(b) an inspection, in accordance with Annex II of Directive (EU) 2017/2110, to satisfy themselves that the ro-ro passenger ship or high-speed craft fulfils the necessary requirements for safe operation of a regular service.

(2) When requested by the competent authority, companies shall provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of Annex I of (EU) Directive 2017/2110 in advance of but not earlier than one month before the pre-commencement inspection.