the company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company.
In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that;
1. inspections are held at appropriate intervals;
2. any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if know;
3. apropriate corrective action is taken; and
4. records of these activities are maintained.