1994 HSC Code, a collision load analysis should also consider the effect of impact

with rigid obstructions of other than exactly 2m height above the waterline, and the
worst case applied. Refer also to the guidance given under 4.3.4 above.
(source: BBMC)

4.3.6 Compliance with the provisions of 4.1.5 and 4.3.1 shall be shown for the
actual type of craft, as described in annex 9.

Trials to address the aspects detailed in 4.1.5 and 4.3.1 should be conducted on each
prototype craft. (source: BBMC)

4.3.7 Limiting sea states for operation of the craft shall be given in normal
operation condition and in the worst intended conditions, at operational speed and at
reduced speed as necessary.

This information should be referred to in the Permit to Operate. It may conveniently

take the form of operating envelope curves of significant wave height versus speed
according to heading relative to sea. (source: BBMC)

4.4 Accommodation design

4.4.1 The public spaces, control stations and crew accommodation of high-speed
craft shall be located and designed to protect passengers and crew in the design
collision condition. In this respect, these spaces shall not be located forward of a
transverse plane (see figure 4.4.1) such that:

Abow = 0.0035 A m f V, but never less than 0.04 A,

where:

Abow = the plan projected area of craft energy absorbing structure

forward of the transverse plane (m2)

A = total plan projected area of craft (m2)

0.95
m = material factor =
M

M = appropriate hull material factor as given in 4.3.4

Where materials are mixed, the material factor shall be taken as a

weighted mean, weighted according to the mass of material in the
area defined by Abow.

f = framing factor as follows:

- longitudinal deck and shell stiffening = 0.8

- mixed longitudinal and transverse = 0.9
- transverse deck and shell stiffening = 1

V = operational speed (m/s).