4 Approval procedures 4.1 Review of documentation The documentation specified in [2.1] of this annex will be reviewed by DNV.

Additional information may be requested. 4.2 Initial audit After evaluating the information received from the supplier, a DNV surveyor will perform an audit of the supplier. Additionally, approval of the supplier is conditional upon a satisfactory practical demonstrations of all standard prototype load tests and NDE inspection performance. The reporting systems will also be evaluated. 4.3 Special procedures related to control of supplier's relationship with the parent company If a parent company applies to DNV for inclusion of nominated agents and or subsidiaries in the certificate of approval, the parent company must have implemented a quality assurance system certified in accordance with ISO 9001 Standards. The parent company shall ensure effective controls of agents and or subsidiaries even when the agents or subsidiaries have an equally effective quality control system complying with the ISO 9001 Standard. Such approvals shall be based upon an evaluation of the quality assurance system implemented by the parent company against the ISO 9001 Standard. DNV will follow-up adherence to the certified quality assurance system by also performing audits on such agents or subsidiaries against the ISO 9000 Standard. 4.4 Certificate of approval If the submitted documentation, the surveyor's audit and the practical demonstrations are all found to be satisfactory, the supplier will receive a Certificate of Approval. A list of these certificates will be published on the Societys Internet site at https://exchange.dnv.com/DNVX/ApprovedPublic/ApprovedProductsAndManufacturers.html. 4.5 Renewal of approval Renewal of the certificate of approval shall be made at intervals not exceeding 4 years. Verification shall be through audits confirming, or otherwise, that approved conditions are being maintained. Intermediate audits may be required, if found necessary by DNV. At least three months before the period of validity expires, the supplier shall apply for renewal of the certificate of approval.