Section 15 Requirements for craft which are not required to comply with the HSC Code

15.1.2 The requirements of Pt 9, Ch 1, 4.2 Inclinations of the craft 4.2.1 do not apply to yachts or service craft less than 24 m.

15.1.3 The requirements of Pt 10, Ch 1, 14.1 Engines do not apply to service craft less than 24 m.

15.2.1 The requirements of Pt 10, Ch 1, 1.4 Submission requirements Table 1.1.1 Plans and particulars to be submitted do not apply to yachts or service craft less than 24 m, see Pt 9, Ch 1, 6.1 Plans and particulars.

15.2.2 The requirements of (FMEA as detailed in Pt 9, Ch 1, 2.3 Calculations and specifications 2.3.8) do not apply to yachts or to service craft less than 24 m unless used for passenger carrying duties.

15.3.1 Materials for which no provision is made in this part of the Rules may be accepted provided that they comply with an approved specification and such tests as may be considered necessary.

15.4.1 The requirements of Pt 10, Ch 1, 3 Crankshaft design do not apply to the following types of craft having main or auxiliary diesel engines with a power output not exceeding 110 kW:

1. service craft of less than 24 m,

2. yachts,

3. ACVs.