Regulation 9

an initial survey before the ship is put in service; (ii) a renewal survey at intervals of 5 years, except where Regulation 14( b ), ( e ), ( f ) and ( g ) is applicable; (iii) a periodical survey within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate; (iv) an additional survey as prescribed for passenger ships in Regulation 7( b )(iii). ( b ) The surveys referred to in paragraph ( a ) shall be carried out as follows: (i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in life-saving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of these Regulations; (ii) the renewal and periodical surveys shall include an inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in life-saving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of these Regulations. ( c ) The periodical surveys referred to in paragraph ( a )(iii) shall be endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. [S 40/2000 wef 03/02/2000]