What is the validity of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC)?

flowchart LR
    A[PSSC issued] -->|not exceeding| B[12 months]
    B --> C{Renewal survey timing}
    C -->|within 3 months before expiry| D[Valid: survey date → ≤12m from old expiry]
    C -->|after expiry| E[Valid: survey date → ≤12m from old expiry]
    C -->|>3 months before expiry| F[Valid: survey date → ≤12m from survey date]

• Certificate: Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) under SOLAS
• Standard validity: not exceeding 12 months from issue
• Renewal within 3 months before expiry: new certificate valid from survey completion to a date not exceeding 12 months from the expiry of the existing certificate
• Renewal after expiry: new certificate valid from survey completion to a date not exceeding 12 months from the expiry of the existing certificate
• Renewal >3 months before expiry: new certificate valid from survey completion to a date not exceeding 12 months from the survey completion date
• Governing instrument: SOLAS Chapter I Regulation 14
• CE duty: ensure surveys are completed in time so the ship always holds a valid PSSC