competent authority

基本解释

The competent authority extends the SSCEC for a period of one month until the ship arrives at a port at which the Ship Sanitation Control Certificate may be received.
主管当局延长船舶免于卫生控制措施证书一个月，直到船舶抵达可能收到船舶卫生控制措施证书的港口。
As for your specific question, would you please consult the competent authority.
你的具体问题请向主管部门询问。
www.fmprc.gov.cn
The competent authority satisfactorily completes or supervises the completion of the necessary control measures and is required to issue a SSCC.
主管当局满意地完成或在其监督下完成了必要的控制措施，此时需签发船舶卫生控制措施证书。

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