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International Code of Safety for High-Speed Crafts and its applicability.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Applicability and Compliance
This order applies to high-speed crafts constructed on or after 1st January 1996, or with major repairs/alterations/modifications after that date. Crafts must comply with the HSC Code 1994 (up to 2002) or HSC Code 2000 (from 2002 onwards), along with relevant amendments.
- Compliance: Crafts must comply with the requirements specified in the First Schedule.
- Survey: Surveys must be carried out by a surveyor in accordance with the applicable HSC Code.
- Certificate: A High Speed Craft Safety Certificate and Permit to Operate will be issued to compliant crafts.
2. Amendments to HSC Code
The order includes amendments to the HSC Code 1994 and HSC Code 2000, which are already in effect for Indian vessels. Stakeholders must comply with these amendments.
- Amendments: Listed in Annexure-1 of the order.
- Effective Date: Amendments are effective from the dates mentioned in Annexure-1.
These guidelines apply to high-speed crafts meeting specific criteria, as detailed in the order.
All stakeholders are required to comply with the provisions of the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Crafts 1994 and 2000 to give full effect to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
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