IMO releases International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2021 Edition (IB185E)

The Maritime Safety Committee adopted, in December 2000 by resolution MSC.97(73), the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code), which was made mandatory under chapter X (Safety measures for high-speed craft) of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and applies to high-speed craft engaged on international voyages the keels of which are laid or which were at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2002.

This 2021 edition of the 2000 HSC Code contains consolidated text that incorporates the amendments adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolutions: MSC.175(79), MSC.222(82), MSC.260(84), MSC.271(85), MSC.424(98), MSC.326(90), MSC.439(99), MSC.352(92).