3.6.1 In exceptional circumstances where, as a result of a more detailed inspection, the
overall condition of a ship and its equipment, also taking into account the crew conditions, is
found to be obviously substandard, the PSCO may suspend an inspection.
3.6.2 Prior to suspending an inspection, the PSCO should have recorded detainable
deficiencies in the areas set out in appendix 2, as appropriate and detained the ship.
The PSCO should issue an inspection report as set out in appendix 13. The report should
indicate in free text that the inspection has been suspended and the reason for suspending
the inspection. Suspension of an inspection should not be used when an inspection is halted
for operational/safety reasons (for example overnight) and continued later.
3.6.3 The suspension of the inspection may continue until the responsible parties have
taken the steps necessary to ensure that the ship fully complies with the requirements of the
relevant instruments and, on that basis, invite the PSCO for a re-inspection. The measures to
be taken by the responsible parties are therefore explicitly not limited to the rectification of only those deficiencies which have been recorded in Form B before the inspection was suspended.
3.6.4 Where an inspection is suspended, the port State authority should notify the
responsible parties without delay. The notification should include information about the
detention, and state that the inspection is suspended until that authority has been informed
that the ship complies with all relevant requirements.