1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-eighth session (7 to 16 June 2017),
adopted, by resolutions MSC.423(98) and MSC.424(98), the amendments to the
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC
Code), and the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000
(2000 HSC Code), respectively, as set out in annexes 1 and 2.
2 In view of the above amendments which are expected to enter into force on 1 January
2020, Member States are invited to take action, as appropriate, pending the formal
entry into force.
3 Member States are invited to bring the above information to the attention of all
parties concerned.
4 This circular will remain effective until 1 January 2020.