NoticeonimplementationofAmendmentto1994HSC(ResolutionMSC.423(98))，Amendmentto2000HSC(ResolutionMSC.424(98))andMSC.1-Circ.1569issuedbyIMO

CCSTechnical Information(2017)Technical Information No.67 Total No.3150ct25,2017(Total 9 pages)To:Relevant departments of the Headquarters of CCS,the Society's surveyors,PlanApproval Centers,related shipowners,ship management companies,shipyards anddesignersNotice on implementation of Amendment to 1994 HSC(ResolutionMSC.423(98)),Amendment to 2000 HSC(Resolution MSC.424(98))and MSC.1/Circ.1569 issued by IMO1.PrefaceThe Maritime Safety Committee,at its ninety-eighth session (June 2016),adopted ResolutionMSC.423(98)-Amendments to 1994 HSC Code and Resolution MSC.424(98)-Amendmentsto 2000 HSC Code.These resolutions shall enter into force on 1 January 2020.IMO approvedcircular MSC.1/Circ.1569--Notification of Amendments to the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes.Il.Main technical pointsThese two resolutions exempt high-speed craft less than 20 m and 30 m in length,respectively,from carrying a rescue boat,provided arrangements are available to allow thecraft to maneuver in the worst intended conditions to rescue a person from the water in anear-horizontal body position and that the rescue can be observed from the craft'snavigating bridge.Taking into account that the amendments are expected to enter into force on January 1,2020,MSC.1/Circ.1569 was approved and invites Member States to take action,which mayinclude early application,pending formal entry into force.