Clause 21-3. Classification and vessel inspection/ Ref. Clause 3-14 and Clause 3-8
If the vessel at the start of the insurance period is classified with a classification society approved by the insurer, Cl. 3-14 and Cl. 3-8, sub-clause 2, shall apply.
Vessels not ascribed to any class shall at the start of the insurance period have a valid certificate in accordance with the rules of the vessel's flag state. Expiry of a valid certificate is considered equivalent to loss of class, cf. Cl. 3-14.