The supervision of shipbuilding, modernisation and conversion works are regulated by the Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No 439 of 07 June 2011 “Regulations on the Implementation of the State Supervision of the Flag of Ships”, Chapter 4 “Supervision of Latvian Shipbuilding and Modernisation or Conversion Works”. In accordance with these Regulations, Latvian ships are constructed in compliance with the requirements of a Recognised Organisation in accordance with SOLAS Convention Chapter II-1, Part A-1, Regulation 3-1.
Latvian ships shall be constructed under the supervision of a recognised organisation. The supervision of the construction of Latvian ships of gross tonnage less than 500 according to the Tonnage Certificate issued by the Inspectorate shall be carried out by the Recognised Organisation or by the Maritime Safety Inspectorate at the choice of the owner.
The modernisation, conversion or repair of a Latvian ship shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Recognised Organisation in accordance with SOLAS Convention Chapter II-1, Part A-1, Regulation 3-1.
Latvian ships shall be modernised or converted under the supervision of a Recognised Organisation. The supervision of the modernisation or conversion of Latvian ships with a gross tonnage less than 500 according to the Tonnage Certificate issued by the Inspectorate shall be carried out by the Recognised Organisation or the Maritime Safety Inspectorate at the choice of the owner.
The maximum power of the main engine of a fishing vessel shall be checked on the flywheel in accordance with ISO 3046÷1:2002. The selection of the main engine and its power certification shall be determined in accordance with the guidelines of the European Commission. The Maritime Safety Inspectorate shall no longer authorise the reduction of the main engine or engines power of fishing vessels as from 01 January 2025.
