(1)  Except as provided in this Part, an SMP remains in force for 5 years from the date on which it is approved.

(2)  During the 6-month period immediately before the date on which a passenger vessel's SMP will cease to be in force –

(a) an application for a new determination under regulation 38 may be made in respect of the vessel; and

(b) after the new determination has been made, the responsible person may make a new application under regulation 39 .

(3)  For the purposes of this regulation, MAST may issue reminder notices to responsible persons.