2000HSCCode INTERNATIONALCODEOFSAFETYFORHIGH-SPEEDCRAFT,2000 2008Edition ResolutionMSC.97(73) adoptedon5December2000 asamendedbyresolutionsMSC.175(79) andMSC.222(82) B INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION London,2008 Firstpublishedin2001 bytheINTERNATIONALMARITIMEORGANIZATION 4AlbertEmbankment,LondonSE17SR Secondedition2008 PrintedandBoundintheUnitedKingdombyCPIWilliamClowesLtd,Beccles,Suffolk 24681097531 ISBN:978-92-801-4240-2 IMOPUBLICATION Salesnumber:IA185E Copyright#InternationalMaritimeOrganization2008 Allrightsreserved. Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproduced, storedinaretrievalsystemortransmittedinanyform orbyanymeanswithoutpriorpermissioninwriting fromtheInternationalMaritimeOrganization. Contents Page Preamble........................................1 CHAPTER1–GENERALCOMMENTSANDREQUIREMENTS 1.1Generalcomments............................5 1.2Generalrequirements..........................5 1.3Application..................................6 1.4Definitions..................................7 1.5Surveys.....................................15 1.6Approvals...................................17 1.7Maintenanceofconditionsaftersurvey.............17 1.8High-SpeedCraftSafetyCertificate................18 1.9PermittoOperateHigh-SpeedCraft...............20 1.10Control.....................................21 1.11Equivalents..................................22 1.12Informationtobemadeavailable.................22 1.13Furtherdevelopments..........................22 1.14Circulationofsafetyinformation..................23 1.15ReviewoftheCode...........................23 CHAPTER2–BUOYANCY,STABILITYANDSUBDIVISION PartA–General 2.1General....................................24 2.2Intactbuoyancyandwatertightand weathertightintegrity..........................26 2.3Intactstabilityinthedisplacementmode............37 2.4Intactstabilityinthenon-displacementmode.........38 2.5Intactstabilityinthetransitionalmode..............38 2.6Buoyancyandstabilityinthedisplacementmode followingdamage.............................39 2.7Incliningandstabilityinformation..................46 v 2.8Loadingandstabilityassessment..................47 2.9Markingandrecordingofthedesignwaterline.......47 PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 2.10General....................................48 2.11Intactstabilityinthedisplacementmode............49 2.12Intactstabilityinthenon-displacementmode.........50 2.13Buoyancyandstabilityinthedisplacementmode followingdamage.............................50 2.14Incliningandstabilityinformation..................51 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 2.15Buoyancyandstabilityinthedisplacementmode followingdamage.............................52 2.16Inclining....................................52 CHAPTER3–STRUCTURES 3.1General....................................53 3.2Materials...................................53 3.3Structuralstrength.............................53 3.4Cyclicloads.................................53 3.5Designcriteria...............................53 3.6Trials......................................54 CHAPTER4–ACCOMMODATIONANDESCAPEMEASURES 4.1General....................................55 4.2Publicaddressandinformationsystem.............55 4.3Designaccelerationlevels.......................56 4.4Accommodationdesign........................59 4.5Seatingconstruction...........................61 4.6Safetybelts..................................62 4.7Exitsandmeansofescape......................62 4.8Evacuationtime..............................64 4.9Baggage,stores,shopsandcargocompartments......67 4.10Noiselevels.................................68 4.11Protectionofthecrewandpassengers.............68 vi Contents CHAPTER5–DIRECTIONALCONTROLSYSTEMS 5.1General....................................70 5.2Reliability...................................70 5.3Demonstrations..............................71 5.4Controlposition..............................71 CHAPTER6–ANCHORING,TOWINGANDBERTHING 6.1General....................................73 6.2Anchoring...................................73 6.3Towing.....................................74 6.4Berthing....................................74 CHAPTER7–FIRESAFETY PartA–General 7.1Generalrequirements..........................75 7.2Definitions..................................76 7.3Classificationofspaceuse.......................77 7.4Structuralfireprotection........................81 7.5Fuelandotherflammablefluidtanksandsystems.....88 7.6Ventilation..................................90 7.7Fire-detectionandextinguishingsystems............93 7.8Protectionofspecialcategoryspacesand ro–rospaces................................105 7.9Miscellaneous................................110 7.10Firefighter’soutfits.............................113 PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 7.11Arrangement.................................114 7.12Ventilation..................................115 7.13Fixedsprinklersystem..........................115 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 7.14Controlstations..............................116 7.15Cargospaces................................116 7.16Fixedsprinklersystem..........................116 vii Contents PartD–Requirementsforcraftandcargospaces intendedforthecarriageofdangerousgoods 7.17General....................................117 CHAPTER8–LIFE-SAVINGAPPLIANCESANDARRANGEMENTS 8.1Generalanddefinitions.........................127 8.2Communications..............................129 8.3Personallife-savingappliances....................131 8.4Musterlist,emergencyinstructionsandmanuals......132 8.5Operatinginstructions..........................132 8.6Survivalcraftstowage..........................133 8.7Survivalcraftandrescueboatembarkationand recoveryarrangements.........................134 8.8Line-throwingappliance.........................136 8.9Operationalreadiness,maintenanceandinspections...136 8.10Survivalcraftandrescueboats...................139 8.11Helicopterpick-upareas........................141 CHAPTER9–MACHINERY PartA–General 9.1General....................................142 9.2Engine(general)..............................144 9.3Gasturbines.................................145 9.4Dieselenginesformainpropulsionand essentialauxiliaries............................146 9.5Transmissions................................147 9.6Propulsionandliftdevices.......................148 PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 9.7Independentmeansofpropulsionfor categoryBcraft..............................149 9.8Meansforreturntoaportofrefugefor categoryBcraft..............................149 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 9.9Essentialmachineryandcontrol...................149 viii Contents CHAPTER10–AUXILIARYSYSTEMS PartA–General 10.1General....................................150 10.2Arrangementofoilfuel,lubricatingoiland otherflammableoil............................151 10.3Bilgepumpinganddrainagesystems...............154 10.4Ballastsystems...............................156 10.5Coolingsystems..............................156 10.6Engineairintakesystems........................156 10.7Ventilationsystems............................156 10.8Exhaustsystems..............................157 PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 10.9Bilgepumpinganddrainagesystems...............157 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 10.10Bilgepumpingsystems.........................158 CHAPTER11–REMOTECONTROL,ALARMANDSAFETYSYSTEMS 11.1Definitions..................................159 11.2General....................................159 11.3Emergencycontrols............................160 11.4Alarmsystem................................160 11.5Safetysystem................................162 CHAPTER12–ELECTRICALINSTALLATIONS PartA–General 12.1General....................................163 12.2Mainsourceofelectricalpower..................164 12.3Emergencysourceofelectricalpower..............165 12.4Startingarrangementsforemergencygeneratingsets...168 12.5Steeringandstabilization........................168 12.6Precautionsagainstshock,fireandotherhazardsof electricalorigin...............................169 ix Contents PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 12.7General....................................173 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 12.8General....................................178 CHAPTER13–SHIPBORNENAVIGATIONALSYSTEMSAND EQUIPMENTANDVOYAGEDATARECORDERS 13.1General....................................182 13.2Compasses..................................182 13.3Speedanddistancemeasurement.................183 13.4Echo-soundingdevice..........................183 13.5Radarinstallations.............................183 13.6Electronicpositioningsystems....................184 13.7Rate-of-turnindicatorandrudderangleindicator......184 13.8Nauticalchartsandnauticalpublications............184 13.9Searchlightanddaylightsignallinglamp.............184 13.10Nightvisionequipment.........................185 13.11Steeringarrangementandpropulsionindicator(s)......185 13.12Automaticsteeringaid(automaticpilot).............185 13.13Radarreflector...............................185 13.14Soundreceptionsystem........................185 13.15Automaticidentificationsystem...................185 13.16Voyagedatarecorder..........................186 13.17Approvalofsystems,equipmentand performancestandards.........................186 CHAPTER14–RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS 14.1Application..................................188 14.2Termsanddefinitions..........................188 14.3Exemptions..................................190 14.4GlobalMaritimeDistressandSafetySystemIdentities..191 14.5Functionalrequirements........................191 14.6Radioinstallations.............................191 14.7Radioequipment:general.......................193 14.8Radioequipment:seaareaA1...................194 Contents x 14.9Radioequipment:seaareasA1andA2.............195 14.10Radioequipment:seaareasA1,A2andA3..........196 14.11Radioequipment:seaareasA1,A2,A3andA4......199 14.12Watches....................................199 14.13Sourcesofenergy.............................200 14.14Performancestandards.........................202 14.15Maintenancerequirements......................203 14.16Radiopersonnel..............................204 14.17Radiorecords................................204 14.18Position-updating.............................205 CHAPTER15–OPERATINGCOMPARTMENTLAYOUT 15.1Definitions..................................206 15.2General....................................206 15.3Fieldofvisionfromtheoperatingcompartment.......206 15.4Operatingcompartment........................207 15.5Instrumentsandcharttable......................209 15.6Lighting....................................210 15.7Windows...................................210 15.8Communicationfacilities........................211 15.9Temperatureandventilation.....................211 15.10Colours....................................211 15.11Safetymeasures..............................211 CHAPTER16–STABILIZATIONSYSTEMS 16.1Definitions..................................212 16.2Generalrequirements..........................213 16.3Lateralandheightcontrolsystems.................213 16.4Demonstrations..............................214 CHAPTER17–HANDLING,CONTROLLABILITY ANDPERFORMANCE 17.1General....................................215 17.2Proofofcompliance...........................215 17.3Weightandcentreofgravity.....................216 Contents xi 17.4Effectoffailures..............................216 17.5Controllabilityandmanoeuvrability................216 17.6Changeofoperatingsurfaceandmode.............217 17.7Surfaceirregularities...........................217 17.8Accelerationanddeceleration....................217 17.9Speeds.....................................218 17.10Minimumdepthofwater.......................218 17.11Hardstructureclearance........................218 17.12Nightoperation..............................218 CHAPTER18–OPERATIONALREQUIREMENTS PartA–General 18.1Craftoperationalcontrol........................219 18.2Craftdocumentation...........................222 18.3Trainingandqualifications.......................226 18.4Manningofsurvivalcraftandsupervision...........228 18.5Emergencyinstructionsanddrills..................229 PartB–Requirementsforpassengercraft 18.6Typeratingtraining............................232 18.7Emergencyinstructionsanddrills..................232 PartC–Requirementsforcargocraft 18.8Typeratingtraining............................232 CHAPTER19–INSPECTIONANDMAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS......................233 Annex1FormofHigh-SpeedCraftSafetyCertificateand RecordofEquipment.......................235 Annex2FormofPermittoOperateHigh-SpeedCraft......245 Annex3Useofprobabilityconcept...................247 Annex4Proceduresforfailuremodeandeffectsanalysis...253 Annex5Iceaccretionapplicabletoalltypesofcraft.......265 Annex6Stabilityofhydrofoilcraft....................268 Annex7Stabilityofmultihullcraft.....................274 Contents xii Annex8Stabilityofmonohullcraft....................279 Annex9Definitions,requirementsandcompliancecriteria relatedtooperationalandsafetyperformance.....283 Annex10Criteriafortestingandevaluationofseats........289 Annex11Openreversibleliferafts.....................294 Annex12Factorstobeconsideredindetermining craftoperatinglimitations....................301 ResolutionMSC.97(73)AdoptionoftheInternationalCode ofSafetyforHigh-SpeedCraft,2000303 Contents xiii