China MSA Seeks Comments on Draft Rules for Ship Survey Institution Recognition and Management
交通运输部海事局关于征求《船舶检验机构认可与管理实施细则（征求意见稿）》意见的通知
Source
msa.gov.cn
Document type
rule
Publication date
2026-09-23
Deadline
2026-10-22
What happened
On 2026-09-23, 交通运输部海事局 published the notice 《交通运输部海事局关于征求《船舶检验机构认可与管理实施细则（征求意见稿）》意见的通知》, which seeks comments on the draft 《船舶检验机构认可与管理实施细则（征求意见稿）》. source The document is intended to further standardize the recognition and management of ship survey institutions and ensure that their inspection capabilities match their business scope. source Relevant entities are invited to submit comments and suggestions to the designated contacts before the deadline. source
Who is affected
Ship survey institutions, shipowners, maritime operators, and other stakeholders with an interest in the recognition and management of ship survey institutions in China are affected, particularly those that intend to submit comments before the deadline. source
What to do
Review the draft 《船舶检验机构认可与管理实施细则（征求意见稿）》 to evaluate how the proposed recognition and management requirements may affect your organization. source
Submit written comments and suggestions by 2026-10-22 to the contact emails provided in the notice, such as dgpsc@gd.msa.gov.cn. source
Monitor msa.gov.cn for the release of the final rule after the comment period ends. source