Chapter 18Operational Requirements
Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40
Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.352(92) – Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code) – (Adopted on 21 June 2013) - Annex – Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code) - Chapter 18Operational Requirements

Chapter 18Operational Requirements

  1 After existing paragraph 18.5.3, a new paragraph is inserted as follows:

  • 18.5.4 Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every two months.

  2 The existing paragraphs 18.5.4 to 18.5.10 are renumbered as 18.5.5 to 18.5.11, respectively.

  3 The first sentence of the renumbered paragraph 18.5.8.1 is amended to read:

  • 18.5.8.1 The date when musters are held, details of abandon craft drills and fire drills, drills of other life-saving appliances, enclosed space entry and rescue drills, and onboard training shall be recorded in such log-book as may be prescribed by the Administration.

  4 After renumbered paragraph 18.5.11, a new subsection is inserted as follows:

  • 18.5.12 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills

  • 18.5.12.1 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in the recommendations developed by the Organizationfootnote.

  • 18.5.12.2 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill should include:

    • .1 checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

    • .2 checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

    • .3 checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces;

    • .4 checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

    • .5 instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.

  • 18.5.12.3 The risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in recommendations developed by the Organizationfootnote.


Copyright 2022 Clasifications Register Group Limited, International Maritime Organization, International Labour Organization or Maritime and Coastguard Agency. All rights reserved. Clasifications Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as 'Clasifications Register'. Clasifications Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Clasifications Register entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract.