Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 8 - Radiocommunications, Safety of Navigation, International Safety Management and Maritime Security - 8.2 Safety of Navigation:

8.2 Safety of Navigation:

(1) Subject to any special provisions given in the national legislation every ship to which this Code applies shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter V of SOLAS, 1974, as amended.

(2) Deviations from the requirements of SOLAS V/22.1.9 may be considered by the Administration, provided that they:

  • (a) provide safety standards at least equivalent to the requirements of this Chapter;

  • (b) meet the intent of the requirements concerned; and

  • (c) where necessary, have successfully undergone testing to the satisfaction of the Administration; or

  • (d) have successfully undergone, an engineering analysis, evaluation and approval.


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