1.3.1 This Code applies to high speed craft which
are engaged in international voyages.
1.3.2 This Code applies to:
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.1 passenger craft which do not proceed in the
course of their voyage more than 4 h at operational speed from a place
of refuge when fully laden; and
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.2 cargo craft of 500 gross tonnage and upwards
which do not proceed in the course of their voyage more than 8 h at
operational speed from a place of refuge when fully laden.
1.3.3 This Code, unless expressly provided otherwise,
does not apply to:
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.1 warships, naval auxiliaries or other craft
owned or operated by a Contracting Government and used only on government
non-commercial service;
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.2 craft not propelled by mechanical means;
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.3 wooden craft of primitive built;
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.4 pleasure craft not engaged in trade; and
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.5 fishing craft.
However, warships, naval auxiliaries or other craft owned or
operated by a Contracting Government and used only on government non-commercial
service are encouraged to act in a manner consistent, so as far as
reasonable and practicable, with this Code.
1.3.4 This Code does not apply to craft solely
navigating the Great Lakes of North America and the River St. Lawrence
as far east as a straight line drawn from Cap des Rosiers to West
Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side of Anticosti Island,
the 63rd meridian.
1.3.5 The application of this Code should be verified
by the Administration and be acceptable to the Governments of the
States to which the craft will be operating.