Decree No. 1123 of 1999 on Ship Surveys.

Finnish ships engaged in merchant shipping shall be surveyed in accordance with this Decree. However, this Decree does not apply, inter alia, to certain fishing vessels, the survey of which is subject to separate provisions. In case of doubt, the Finnish Maritime Administration will determine whether this Decree is applicable to the survey of a certain ship or not. The purpose of a survey is to ensure that a ship complies with the requirements of the provisions and regulations concerning ship sa