17.1.1 The Dynamically Supported Craft Construction
and Equipment Certificate, the Dynamically Supported Craft Permit
to Operate, or certified copies thereof, a copy of the operating section
of the Technical Manual, and a copy of such elements of the Maintenance
Manual as the Administration may require, should be carried on board.
17.1.2 The craft should not be intentionally operated
outside the worst intended conditions and limitations specified in
the Dynamically Supported Craft Permit to Operate, in the Dynamically
Supported Craft Construction and Equipment Certificate, or in documents
referred to therein.
17.1.3 A commercial service should not be commenced
unless there is in force a Dynamically Supported Craft Permit to Operate
issued by the Administration.
17.1.4 The Administration should issue a Dynamically
Supported Craft Permit to Operate when it is satisfied that the operator
has made adequate provision from the point of view of safety generally,
including the following matters specifically, and should revoke the
Permit if such provisions are not maintained to their satisfaction:
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(a) the suitability of the craft for the service
intended having regard to the safety limitations and information contained
in the Dynamically Supported Craft Construction and Equipment Certificate
and documents provided with that Certificate;
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(b) the arrangements for obtaining weather information
on the basis of which the commencement of a voyage may be authorized;
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(c) provision in the area of operation of a base
port fitted with facilities in accordance with 1.4.1
1;
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(d) the designation of responsibility for delaying
or cancelling the commencement of a particular voyage, e.g. in the
light of the weather information available;
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(e) crew complement required for operating the
craft, the supervision of passengers and cargo;
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(f) crew qualifications and training, including
competence in relation to the particular type of craft and service
intended;
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(g) restrictions with regard to working hours
and rest periods of the crew;
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(h) the maintenance of crew competence in regard
to operation and emergency procedures;
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(i) safety arrangements at terminals and compliance
with any existing safety arrangements as appropriate;
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(j) traffic control arrangements and compliance
with any existing traffic control, as appropriate;
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(k) restrictions and/or provisions relating to
position fixing, to operation by night or in bad visibility, including
the use of radar and/or other electronic aids to navigation, as appropriate;
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(l) additional equipment which may be required,
due to the specific characteristics of the service intended specifically
for night operation; an approved searchlight controllable from the
craft's control position should be installed to the satisfaction of
the Administration;
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(m) communications between craft, coast radio
stations or base port radio stations, emergency services and other
vessels, including radio sets to be carried, frequencies to be used
and watch to be kept;
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(n) the keeping of records which the Administration
may at any time verify, should be required for:
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(i) ensuring the craft is operated within the
specified parameters;
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(ii) noting those items required for the safety
of the craft and safety of life at sea;
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(iii) purposes of any law to which the craft is
subject;
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(o) arrangements to ensure that equipment is maintained
in compliance with the Administration's requirements, and to ensure
co-ordination of information as to the serviceability of the craft
and equipment between the operating and maintenance elements of the
operator's organization;
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(p) the existence and use of adequate instructions
regarding:
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(i) loading of the craft so that weight and centre-of-gravity
limitations can be effectively observed and cargo is, when necessary,
adequately secured;
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(ii) the provision of adequate fuel reserves;
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(iii) action in the event of reasonably foreseeable
emergencies.
17.1.5 The Administration should determine the
maximum allowable distance from a base port or place of refuge after
assessing the provisions made under 17.1.4.