Initial inspection
Regular inspection
Mid-term inspection
Further inspection
Support throughout the process
At Astur-Náutica, we handle the technical inspection of your pleasure craft (ITB) to obtain or renew your certificate of seaworthiness or registration certificate.
During the ITB inspection, we verify that the vessel meets the safety requirements applicable to both the vessel itself and its equipment. We therefore carry out the necessary checks prior to the inspection to ensure a successful outcome and that you can sail in complete safety.
Is it compulsory?
The vessels subject to this inspection are recreational craft which, regardless of their means of propulsion, are between 2.5 and 24 metres in length, intended for recreational or sporting use, and which carry no more than 12 passengers.
That is why it is essential to present the vessel at the ITB in a fully inspected and serviced condition.
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Types of inspections
The mandatory inspections laid down in the legislation are as follows:
- Initial Inspection: Mandatory for all vessels, unless they bear the CE mark of conformity.
- Periodic Inspection: At least every five years; mandatory for privately owned vessels of 6 metres in length or more and for all vessels operated for commercial purposes.
- Intermediate Inspection: This must be carried out between the second and third year following the periodic survey. It is mandatory for all vessels of 6 metres or more used for commercial purposes, and for private vessels of 15 metres or more, or 6 metres or more if they have a wooden hull.
- Additional Inspection: This is mandatory for vessels that have been repaired or modified, or that have run aground, been involved in a collision, or suffered damage that could affect navigational safety. Any modification or installation of equipment requires an additional inspection.
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ITB results
Depending on the condition of the vessel and the mandatory equipment on board in each case, the outcome may be satisfactory, favourable with minor shortcomings, unfavourable or negative:
- Satisfactory: You can browse the site whilst the certificate is valid.
- Pass with minor defects: You may sail whilst the certificate is valid, but you must rectify the defects before setting sail, without the need for a second inspection.
- Unfavourable: The certificate will not be renewed. You will have a maximum of two months to rectify the identified deficiencies and pass a new inspection.
- Negative: The certificate will not be renewed, and the result will be communicated to the Harbour Master’s Office.
Certificates
Navigability and Registration
The Certificate of Seaworthiness and the Certificate of Registration are equivalent for inspection purposes and constitute the document certifying the vessel’s fitness for navigation.
This document certifies to the maritime authority, users, customers and insurers that the vessel has passed the mandatory inspections designed to ensure safety at sea.
The certificate is issued by an approved inspection body and must always be kept on board.
