Section 10. Suspension or cancellation of certificate

The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019

10. Suspension or cancellation of certificate.-

The certificate on inventory of hazardous materials shall be liable to be suspended or cancelled by the National Authority in any of the following cases, namely:-

(i) if the ship, prima facie, does not comply with the particulars of the certificate;

(ii) where the inventory of hazardous materials is not properly maintained and updated with such changes in the ship structure and equipment as may be prescribed;

(iii) in case of transfer of the ship to the flag of another State;

(iv) if the survey specified by the Administration is not completed within the period specified in section 7; or

(v) if endorsement of certificate does not disclose,-

(a) conduct of an additional survey as required under section 7; or

(b) extension of the validity of the certificate required under section 9:

Provided that no certificate under this section shall be suspended or cancelled unless the owner of the ship has been given an opportunity of being heard.