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HSC Code 1994

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF SURVEYORS

This Code should be applied as a complete set of comprehensive requirements. It contains requirements for the design and construction of high-speed craft engaged on international voyages, the equipment which should be provided and the conditions for their operation and maintenance. The basic aim of the Code is to set levels of safety which are equivalent to those of conventional ships required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, (SOLAS Convention) and International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (Load Line Convention) by the application of constructional and equipment standards in conjunction with strict operational controls.

  • Change Document PDF document  890.58 KB
    Change Document for Amendment 01(PDF 891KB)
  • Annex 1 PDF document  384.58 KB
    Forms of Safety Certificate for High Speed Craft
  • Annex 2 PDF document  85.74 KB
    Form of Permit to Operate High Speed Craft
  • Annex 3 PDF document  50.33 KB
    Use of Probability Concept
  • Contents Web page 
    Contents of International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft Instructions for the Guidance of Surveyors
  • Chapter 1 Web page 
    General Comments and Requirements
  • Chapter 2 Web page 
    Buoyancy, Stability and Subdivision
  • Chapter 3 Web page 
    Structures
  • Chapter 4 Web page 
    Accommodation and Escape Measures
  • Chapter 5 Web page 
    Directional Control Systems
  • Chapter 6 Web page 
    Anchoring, Towing and Berthing
  • Chapter 7 Web page 
    Fire Safety
  • Chapter 8 Web page 
    Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
  • Chapter 9 Web page 
    Machinery
  • Chapter 10 Web page 
    Auxilliary Systems
  • Chapter 11 Web page 
    Remote Control, Alarm and Safety Systems
  • Chapter 12 Web page 
    Electrical Installations
  • Chapter 13 Web page 
    Navigational Equipment
  • Chapter 14 Web page 
    Radiocommunications
  • Chapter 15 Web page 
    Operating Compartment Layout
  • Chapter 16 Web page 
    Stabilisation systems
  • Chapter 17 Web page 
    Handling, Controllability and Performance
  • Chapter 18 Web page 
    Operational Requirements
  • Chapter 19 Web page 
    Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
  • Annex 1 Web page 
    Forms of Safety Certificate for High Speed Craft
  • Annex 2 Web page 
    Form of Permit to Operate High Speed Craft
  • Annex 3 Web page 
    Use of Probability Concept
  • Annex 4 Web page 
    Procedures for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
  • Annex 5 Web page 
    Ice Accretion Applicable to all Types of Craft
  • Annex 6 Web page 
    Methods Relating to the Intact Stability Investigation of Hydrofoil Craft
  • Annex 7 Web page 
    Stability of Multihull Craft
  • Annex 8 Web page 
    Definitions, Requirements and Compliance Criteria Related to Operational and Safety Performance
  • Annex 9 Web page 
    Criteria for Testing and Evaluation of Revenue and Crew Seats
  • Annex 10 Web page 
    Open Reversible Liferafts
  • Appendix A Web page 
    Marine Equipment Directive
  • Appendix B Web page 
    Recognised Classification Socities based on EU Decision 96/587/EC, as amended by EU Decision 98/403/EC
  • Appendix C Web page 
    Guidance on Application of Stockholm Agreement
  • Appendix D Web page 
    Risk Assessment of Passage Plan