scope:

Application

The rules in this chapter apply to craft transporting workers and a limited amount of cargo between shore and offshore installations and similar types of transportation.

Guidance note:

The rules in this chapter are different from the rules for the class notation Passenger craft because workers are considered as more professional and fit than ordinary passengers. It is assumed that workers are trained in safety aspects and are familiar with the subject type of sea transportation.

The notation Crew is based on the same level of safety as specified by a standard reported to IMO for crew boats up to 100 gross tons with equivalent arrangement accepted under regulation 5 of chapter I of SOLAS, although this notation is applicable to high speed and light craft in accordance with the IMO Code specified in [1.1.3].

It should be noted that crediting workers for being able bodied is not accepted by all flag states and hence national authorities may require compliance with 2000 HSC Code passenger requirements or have other additional requirements for crew transportation. The term limited amount of cargo is typically referring to cargo required to maintain and service offshore installation.