Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 1 - General - 1.9 Editions of the Code:

1.9 Editions of the Code:

(1) Vessels the keels of which were laid or were at a similar stage of construction before the 1st January 2017, currently under survey to earlier Editions of the Code, may continue to be considered under the standards in force at the time of the initial survey, with the exception of:

  • (a) the following items which must comply with this Edition of the code:

    • (i) CHAPTER 1- GENERAL

    • (ii) CHAPTER 3 - APPLICATION OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION

    • (iii) CHAPTER 8- RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS, SAFETY OF NAVIGATION, INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND MARITIME SECURITY

    • (iv) CHAPTER 10- HEALTH AND SAFETY

    • (v) CHAPTER 12- MANNING, CERTIFICATION AND HOURS OF WORK

  • (b) Where the contents of the code includes a provision application date that would include such vessels.

(2) Vessels the keels of which were laid or were at a similar stage of construction on or after the 1st January 2017, shall comply with this edition of the code in its entirety.


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