1.1.1 The craft should meet the applicable operational
requirements in chapter 17 of this Code
and this annex for all extremes of passenger and load configurations
for which certification is required. The limiting sea state related
to the different modes of operation should be verified by tests and
analyses of a craft of the type for which certification is requested.
1.1.2 Operational control of the craft should
be in accordance with procedures established by the applicant for
operation in service. Procedures to be established should be start
procedure, cruise procedures, normal and emergency stop and manoeuvre
procedures.
1.1.3 The procedures established under 1.1.2 should:
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.1 demonstrate that normal manoeuvres and craft
responses to failures are consistent in performance;
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.2 use methods or devices that are safe and reliable;
and
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.3 include allowance for any time lag in the execution
of procedures that may reasonably be expected in service.
1.1.4 Procedures required by this annex should
be conducted over water of sufficient depth such that craft performance
will not be affected.
1.1.5 Tests should be conducted at minimum practicable
weight and additional testing should be conducted at maximum weight
sufficient to establish the need for additional restrictions and for
testing to examine the effect of weight.