---
title: "Build the certificate of survey, expiry and transfer register"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-the-certificate-of-survey-expiry-and-transfer-register"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A37-NE20261022-9"
practice_area: "Maritime, Shipping & Transport"
tier: "green"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Build the certificate of survey, expiry and transfer register

> From the certificate and the survey schedule, record the expiry, the next survey, the holder, and any transfer, suspension or sale noted on the file. Do not decide that the vessel is exempt.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-the-certificate-of-survey-expiry-and-transfer-register  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Maritime, Shipping & Transport](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport.md) |
| Human involvement | Green: AI drafts, lawyer checks |
| How AI is used | From the certificate and the survey schedule, record the expiry, the next survey, the holder, and any transfer, suspension or sale noted on the file. Do not decide that the vessel is exempt. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer confirms the register and decides whether an exemption instrument applies. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Certificate of survey register**

Record the expiry, the survey schedule, the holder and any sale or suspension.

- What the AI does: From the certificate and the survey schedule, record the expiry, the next survey, the holder, and any transfer, suspension or sale noted on the file. Do not decide that the vessel is exempt.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer confirms the register and decides whether an exemption instrument applies.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Do not treat a vessel as exempt. The exemption instruments were not opened.
2. A transfer is possible. This is not the certificate of operation, which is a different document.
3. Suspension does not extend the five-year term.
4. Notify a sale within 14 days.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [AMSA: certificates of survey](https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/domestic-commercial-vessels/certificates-survey) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-the-certificate-of-survey-expiry-and-transfer-register/united-states.md) | Green |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*