Information on how to issue a new certificate before the old has expired

Some shipowners aim to secure a new CSI certificate while their current one is still valid to prevent any lapse in certification. But as the CSI methodology is updated from time to time, it is not possible to issue a new certificate right away.

This can be solved by the current active certificate being removed, after which the new version of the methodology becomes available for assessment.

The FAQ includes a full list of the recommended approach from the CSI project management under the question “How do I issue a new certification before the old expires”.