A Safety Management Certificate shall be issued to every ship by the Administration or an organization recognized by the Administration. The Administration or an organization recognized by it shall, before issuing the Safety Management Certificate, verify that the company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved safety management system。

主管机关或由主管机关认可的组织应为每艘船舶签发《安全管理证书》。在签发《安全管理证书》前，主管机关或其认可的组织应验证该公司及其船上管理符合经认可的安全管理体系的要求。