UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issues notes on High Speed Craft Codes

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a Marine Information Note (MIN) and a Marine Guidance Note (MGN) about High Speed Craft Codes.

These notes were published on December 15th, 2022, and are addressed to all high speed craft: shipowners, masters, shipbuilders, ship repairers, and surveyors, as well as recognised organisations.

MIN 686 (M) expires on December 19th, 2023, and should be read with MGN 677 (M) (see below).

It provides information on the amendments made to international High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes 1994 and 2000 by the relevant Resolutions adopted since the 2004 Regulations were last amended in 2012.

Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1219) and the High Speed Craft Codes 1994 and 2000

MGN 677 (M) provides guidance to clarify the application of certain requirements in Chapter X of the Annex to the IMO's SOLAS convention, including the High Speed Craft Codes, 1994 and 2000.

For more information, please see the documents below (available only to subscribers):

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:

Chapter X of SOLAS and the High Speed Craft Codes 1994 and 2000 - Amending Resolutions since 2012

Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1219) and the High Speed Craft Codes 1994 and 2000

The Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022