If the circumstances leading to suspension of class are not corrected within the time specified, the vessel's class will be withdrawn

A vessel's class is withdrawn immediately when a vessel proceeds to sea without having completed recommendations or conditions of class which were required to be dealt with before leaving port.

When class has been suspended for period of 6 (six) months due to overdue Annual, Intermediate, Special or other surveys required for maintenance of class or overdue outstanding recommendations. Conditions of class, class will be withdrawn. A longer suspension period may be granted for vessels whish are either laid up, awaiting disposition of a casualty or under attendance for reinstatement.

Where hull, equipment or machinery (including electrical installations) is so badly damaged or in other conditions (e.g. sinking, scrapping, etc.) than continuing operation of the ship is confirmed as not possible.