CCSTI381(EN)_TechnicalNoticeontheimplementationoftheamendmentsto2000HSCCode(MSC.439(99))

CCSTechnical Information(2018)Technical Information No.55 Total No.381Dec.03,2018(Total 1 page+Annex)To:Relevant department of the headquarters,all CCS branch offices,all overseas regionalcenters,shipowners and shipping companiesTechnical notice on the implementation of the amendments to2000 HSC Code (MSC.439(99))1.BackgroundThe International Maritime Organization (IMO)adopted the Amendments to theInternational Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft,2000(2000 HSC Code)byresolution MSC.439(99)on May 24th,2018.The resolution will come into force onJanuary 1st,2020.2.Main contentAccording to the revision of SOLAS chapter IV,the Amendments synchronouslyamend the related contents of 2000 HSC Code chapter 14 "radio communicationsequipment"and the Appendix Form of Safety Certificate for High-Speed Craft.Resolution MSC.439(99)is attached.The Technical Notice is made public on CCS website (www.ccs.org.cn)and is to beforwarded by CCS branches to relevant owners and shipping companies in relevanceto their business area.CCS will re-issue the certificate appendix after the resolutioncomes into force.Please contact Ship Business Operation Dept.of CCS Headquarters in case of anyunclarity during the implementation of this Technical Information.Te:(010)58112043Fax:(010)58112842E-mail:sowork@ccs.org.cn