1.3.1 This Code applies to high speed craft as
specified in 1.3.4 engaged in international voyages the keels of which
are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after
1 July 2002.
1.3.2 For the purpose of this Code, the term a
similar stage of construction means the stage at which:
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.1 construction identifiable with a specific craft
begins; and
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.2 assembly of that craft has commenced comprising
at least 50 tonnes or three per cent of the estimated mass of all
material used in the structure, including superstructure and deckhouse,
whichever is less.
1.3.3 For the purpose of this Code:
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.1 the expression craft constructed means
craft the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage
of construction; and
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.2 a cargo craft, whenever built, which is converted
to a passenger craft shall be treated as a passenger craft constructed
on the date on which such a conversion commences.
1.3.4 This Code applies to:
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.1 passenger craft which do not proceed in the
course of their voyage more than four hours at 90% of maximum speed
from a place of refuge; 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 eight
hours at 90% of maximum speed from a place of refuge when fully laden.
1.3.5 This Code, unless expressly provided otherwise,
does not apply to:
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.1 craft of war and troopcraft;
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.2 craft not propelled by mechanical means;
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.3 wooden craft of primitive build;
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.4 pleasure craft not engaged in trade; and
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.5 fishing craft.
1.3.6 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.
1.3.7 The application of this Code shall be verified
by the Administration and be acceptable to the Governments of the
States to which the craft will be operating.