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The certificate on inventory of hazardous materials shall be liable to be suspended or cancelled by the National Authority in any of the following cases, namely:-- (i) if the ship, prima facie , does not comply with the particulars of the certificate; (ii) where the inventory of hazardous materials is not properly maintained and updated with such changes in the ship structure and equipment as may be prescribed; (iii) in case of transfer of the ship to the flag of another State; (iv) if the survey specified by the Administration is not completed within the period specified in section 7; or (v) if endorsement of certificate does not disclose,-- (a) conduct of an additional survey as required under section 7; or (b) extension of the validity of the certificate required under section 9: Provided that no certificate under this section shall be suspended or cancelled unless the owner of the ship has been given an opportunity of being heard.