Condition of Class and Recommendations
A condition of class must be managed against the Society’s wording, deadline and closure requirements. Completed work is not yet class-accepted closure.
Operational Explanation
A Condition of Class identifies measures, repairs or surveys to be completed within a time limit to retain classification. The file connects the finding with the affected item, agreed action and evidence required by the Society. Progress must remain distinct from the final closure decision in class status.
Read the report and current class status: terms such as condition, recommendation or memorandum can have different meanings under the Rules. Assign an owner and prepare the evidence and attendance required for acceptance. An extension request does not by itself change the deadline.
| Scope / data | Reading the file |
|---|---|
| Open finding | Full wording, affected item, reference, deadline and required verification. |
| Work completed | Work report and available evidence; anything missing for acceptance remains visible. |
| Accepted closure | Society confirmation, updated status and documents recording the result. |
Regulatory Reference
IACS PR 1C Rev.7, November 2024 covers suspension, reinstatement and withdrawal for overdue surveys or conditions. Apply Society Rules and flag instructions for statutory effects. IACS FAQ.
Within its application scope, PR 1C Rev.7 applies from 1 January 2026 (note 8). Section A.2 connects the condition deadline, any agreed postponement and suspension/reinstatement procedure; section B.1 addresses written notifications to the Owner and flag. PR 1C Rev.7.
Scope of Application
Distinguish class status, statutory certificates, PSC and contractual effects. Do not assume suspension always cancels every certificate or that all remain valid: check the cause and flag provisions.
Procedure / How to Complete It
- Record the full condition, reference and deadline.
- Agree repair, evidence and closure verification.
- Request any deadline change promptly and verify acceptance.
- If overdue, obtain current class status and assess operational and statutory effects.
- Close the file after Society confirmation and document updates.
The Company register may distinguish planned action, completed work, submitted evidence and received acceptance. Keep the condition reference and effective deadline at every stage. If a deadline change is granted, retain the Society’s decision and update the register on that basis.
Practical Example
Repairs are complete but required verification is outstanding: retain the finding as open in the Company register and agree formal closure with class.
In the register distinguish “work completed” from “required verification still outstanding”, with owner and deadline. After the required verification obtain Society confirmation and check that updated status reflects closure of that exact reference.
What Typically Goes Wrong
Marking a finding closed solely on the yard’s statement or treating an extension request as authorisation.
Common Mistakes Mistake Library
| Mistake | Consequence | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Close solely on the yard’s statement | The condition may remain open with class and pass its deadline. | Follow required verification and retain Society confirmation and updated status before recording closure. |
| Treat an extension request as a changed deadline | Action may be planned beyond the deadline actually applicable. | Retain the effective deadline until the Society’s decision and record its conditions. |
What the PSCO Checks
Operational Tips
- Retain complete documents and current versions.
- Record action owners and deadlines.
- Check consistency between documents and actual condition.
Preparation checklist
- Applicability checked
- Documents and records available
- Survey status checked
- Changes and findings managed
- Acceptance evidence retained
FAQ
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Certified substantive revision: 13 October 2026 · page fingerprint 768b6d797c53