Section 4 Requirements for craft which are not required to comply with the HSC Code
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Section 4 Requirements for craft which are not required to comply with the HSC Code

4.1 General requirements

4.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to the following types of vessel having main engines not exceeding 500 kW power output unless the spacing of bearings on the propulsion shafting exceeds 30 diameters or cardan shafts are used in the propulsion shafting system:

  1. Service craft of less than 24 m.

  2. Yachts.

  3. ACVs.


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