This annex applies to all types of craft. Tests to evaluate
operational safety should be conducted on the prototype craft of a
new design or of a design incorporating new features which may modify
the results of a previous testing. The tests should be carried out
to a schedule agreed between the Administration and the manufacturer.
Where conditions of service warrant additional testing (e.g., low
temperature), the Administration or base port State authorities as
appropriate may require further demonstrations. Functional descriptions,
technical and system specifications relevant to the understanding
and evaluation of craft performance should be available.
The objective of these tests is to provide essential information
and guidance to enable the craft to be operated safely under normal
and emergency conditions within the design speed and environmental
envelope.
The following procedures are outlined as requirements
in dealing with verification of craft performance.