Safety Radio Survey
Approved radio firms engaged in services on ships
Ship owners and managers are required to arrange radio firms approved by ClassNK for annual inspection and maintenance required at SR surveys. For radio firms approved by ClassNK, you can search on “List of Approved Service Suppliers” of ClassNK website.
Report format for radio firms
The result of annual inspection and maintenance conducted by radio technician is to be reported to attending surveyor by using particular format as shown below.
- Report format for Registration survey or survey for radio equipment renewed, alterations and/or additions
SRC(GMDSS).pdf
SRC(GMDSS).doc - Report format for Registration survey, Periodical survey and Renewal survey
SR(GMDSS)check.pdf
SR(GMDSS)check.doc
SR survey for Japanese flag vessels
Partial revision of the Ship Safety Act (Article 8) was promulgated on 12 September 2012 and was effective on 1 January 2013. The Classification Societies including ClassNK were approved for SR survey and issuance of SR certificate of Japanese flag ships since 1 January 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
For reference, ClassNK Technical information No.TEC-1212 (28 October 2020) was issued.