MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS

MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS

MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

Regulation Page

1. Citation ...........................G 2
2. Interpretation .....................G 2
3. Schedule of fees ...................G2
4. Fees for service within Hong Kong ..G 2
5. Fees for services outside Hong Kong G 3
5A. Fees for sending documents by telegram, telex or post G 3
6. Fees for services outside office hours G 3

7. Fees for miscellaneous services .............................................. G 4
7A. Fees where service is not completed G 5
8. Fees for issue of certificates of survey, etc . G 5

9. Fees for attendance at legal proceedings or inquiries G 6
10. Charges for advice and examination of plans G 6
11. Fees payable in advance .............G 7
IIA. Forfeiture of fees for failure to attend for examination G 7
12. Services required for certain official purposes G 7
Schedule. Part 1 -Fees for registry of shipping and matters relating thereto G 8

Part 11 -Fees for surveys .......... G 9

Part III -Fees for services rendered by the Mercantile Marine Office G 44
Part IV -Fees payable for examinations etc . G 47
Part V -Fees payable in relation to launches and ferry vessels and
pleasure vessels ...................G 50
Part VI -Fees payable in relation to miscellaneous craft G 52
Part VII -Fees in relation to courts of survey G 54





MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS

(Cap. 281, section 114)
[12 November

L.N. 86 of 1965 L.N. 129 of 1967, L.N. 139 of 1970, L.N. 24 of 1971, L.N. 256 of 1972, L.N. 10
of 1974, L.N. 83 of 1975, L.N. 98 of 1975, L.N. 113 of 1975, L.N. 138 of 1975, L.N. 182 of
1975, L.N. 224 of 1975,52 of 1977, L.N. 229 of 1978, L.N. 273 of 1978, L.N. 274 of 1978,
L.N. 80 of 1980, L.N. 331 of 1982, L.N. 274 of 1983, L.N. 352 of 1983, L.N. 120 of 1985,
R. Ed. 1985, L.N. 92 of 1986, L.N. 138 of 1986, L.N. 310 of 1989.

1. Citation

These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Fees)

Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires

'hourly rate' means the rate per hour calculated in accordance with regulation
(L.N. 352 of 1983)

'office hours' means the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. and noon on
Saturday, excluding general holidays within the meaning of the Holidays
Ordinance (Cap. 149);

'surveyor' means a Government surveyor;

'tons' means gross tons, and in the case of a ship having alternative gross
tonnages, the larger of those gross tonnages. (L.N. 139 of 1970)

3. Schedule of fees

(1) There shall be paid, for the purpose or service relating to merchant

shipping mentioned in the second column of the Schedule, the fees specified in the
third column of that Schedule. (2) Except where otherwise specified in the Schedule
or by necessary

implication, the fees prescribed for the issue of any certificate shall be in respect of
a certificate valid for a period of 12 months.

4. Fees for service within Hong Kong

Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon the

carrying out of any survey or inspection within Hong Kong during office hours any
fee prescribed by these regulations shall include the services of a surveyor together
with any travelling or other expenses involved.

(L.N. 352 of 1983)





5. Fees for services outside Hong Kong

Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon any survey
or inspection to be undertaken outside Hong Kong by a surveyor sent from Hong
Kong for that purpose, there shall be payable in addition to the fee specified in the
Schedule- (L.N. 352 of 1983)

(a) for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, the

sum of $3,360 for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during
which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of
such survey or inspection; (L.N. 310 of 1989)

(aa) for the period commencing on 1 October 1990, the sum of $4,040

for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the
surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of such survey or
inspection; and (L.N. 310 of 1989)

(b) the travelling and subsistence expenses of the surveyor in such

reasonable sums as the Director shall determine.

SA. Fees for sending documents by
telegram, telex or post

Where in connection with any service specified in Part 11 of the Schedule or
the issue of a certificate specified in Part 11 of the Schedule it is, in the opinion of
the Director, necessary to incur expense to transmit information, plans, calculations
or other documents to places outside Hong Kong by telegram, telex or post there
shall be payable in addition to the fee specified in Part 11 of the Schedule the
expense involved.

(L.N. 352 of 1983)

6. Fees for services outside office hours

Except in the case of a service rendered by the Mercantile Marine Office or the
Registry of Shipping or Port Control Section, where the issue of any certificate or
clearance is dependent upon any survey or inspection or where any other service is
required undertaken outside office hours, there shall be payable, in addition to the
appropriate fee specified in these regulations and the Schedule, if any, a fee based
upon the following scale

On week days-

(a) between the hours of for the period commencing 1 October

7 a.m. and 9 a.m.1989 up to 30 September 1990, $480 per
or hour or part hour; and for the period

5 p.m. and 7 1 p.m. commencing 1 October 1990, $580 per
f hour or part hour;





(b) before 7 a.m. for the period commencing 1 October
or 1989 up to 30 September 1990, $960 per
after 7 p.m. hour or part hour; and for the period
commencing 1 October 1990, $1,160
per hour or part hour;
On Saturdays (afternoon), for the period commencing 1 October
Sundays or Public Holidays 1989 up to 30 September 1990, $1,440
per hour or part hour; and for the
period commencing 1 October 1990,
1 $1,730 per hour or part hour:
Provided that if 3 days' notice of the requirement for any survey, or
inspection or other service has been given to the Director but notwithstanding
such notice the Director has caused the survey, or inspection or other service to
be undertaken outside office hours, no such additional fee shall be payable.
(L.N. 139 of 1970; L.N. 182 of 1975; L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985;
L.N. 310 of 1989)

7. Fees for miscellaneous services

Where for any service other than a service for which a fee is specified in the
Schedule-
(a)for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, where
an officer of the Marine Department is required to visit a vessel,
shore installation navigational aid or other site, the fee payable
for each such visit during office hours shall be $1,440 for the first
hour or part hour and $480 for each subsequent hour or part
hour during which the visit continues;
(b)for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, the fee
payable for such service in any other case during office hours
shall be $480 for each hour or part hour during which the visit
continues;
(e)for the period commencing on 1 October 1990, where an officer
of the Marine Department is required to visit a vessel, shore
installation navigational aid or other site, the fee payable for each
such visit during office hours shall be $1,730 for the first hour or
part hour and $580 for each subsequent hour or part hour during
which the visit continues; and
(d) for the period commencing on 1 October 1990, the fee payable
for such service in any other case during office hours shall be
$580 for each hour or part hour during which the visit continues.
(L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 310 of 1989)





7A. Fees where service is not completed

Where, on the application of the owner or agent of a vessel, work on any
service in respect of that vessel is undertaken by any officer of the Marine
Department and, in consequence of any act of the owner or his agent, such work is
abandoned before the completion thereof, there shall be payable such reasonable
sum as the Director may agree with the applicant, having regard to the nature and
extent of the work involved. (L.N. 129 of 1967)

8. Fees for issue of certificates of survey, etc.

(1) Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to
issue any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority,
consequent upon or pertaining to the carrying out of any service specified in Part 11
of the Schedule', otherwise than where the issue thereof is declared in that Part to be
included in the service in question or where a fee for the issue thereof is specified in
that Part, there shall be payable a fee, for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30
September 1990, of $240, and, for the period commencing 1 October 1990, of $290.
(L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985; L.N. 310 of 1989)

(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (3), where for any purpose any
officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any copy of, or to make any
alteration in, any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in
respect of which the original thereof was issued consequent upon or pertaining to
the carrying out of any service specified in Part 11 of the Schedule, whether such
copy is required to be issued or such alteration made at the time of the issue of the
original or not, there shall be payable

(a)where no fee for the issue of the original is specified in Part 11 of the
Schedule or the issue of the original is declared in that Part to be
included in the service

(i)for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990 a fee of
$240; and

(ii) for the period commencing 1 October 1990 a fee of $290, for
each copy or alteration; and (L.N. 310 of 1989)

(b)a fee equal to the amount of the fee specified in Part 11 of the
Schedule in any case in which a fee is specified therein for the issue
of the original.

(3) No fee shall be payable for the issue of the duplicate of any certificate of
survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in any case in which it is
declared in Part 11 of the Schedule that such certificate, permit, approval, or
document of authority, shall be issued in duplicate.

(4) Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to
issue any copy of, or make any alteration in, any licence, permit,





certificate, or document of authority, issued in respect of or pertaining to any
service specified in the Schedule, other than in Part 11 thereof, no fee shall be
payable for the issue of such copy, or the making of such alteration, unless a fee
therefor is so specified in which case such fee shall be payable.
(5) Where the Director consents at the request of an applicant to supply a
copy of, or to make any alteration to, any licence, permit, certificate, document
or plan referred to in these regulations, there shall be payable, in addition to the
fees prescribed for such services therein, a handling charge of such reasonable
sum in respect of such service as the Director may agree with the applicant
therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. (L.N.
352 of 1983)

9. Fees for attendance at legal proceedings or inquiries

Where an officer of the Marine Department is required to attend any legal
proceedings or inquiry in his capacity as a Government official there shall be
payable in respect thereof-
(a) for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, where
the attendance is in Hong Kong, during office hours, a fee of
$480 for each hour or part hour of attendance;
(b) for the period from 1 October 1989 to 30 September 1990, where
the attendance is outside Hong Kong-
(i) a fee of $3,360 for each period or part period of 24 hours
during which the officer is absent from Hong Kong on
account of the attendance; and
(ii)the travelling and subsistence expenses of the officer in such
reasonable sums as the Director shall determine;
(c) for the period commencing 1 October 1990, where the attendance
is in Hong Kong during office hours, a fee of $580 for each hour
or part hour of attendance; and
(d) for the period commencing 1 October 1990, where the attendance
is outside Hong Kong-
(i) a fee of $4,040 for each period or part period of 24 hours
during which the officer is absent from Hong Kong on
account of the attendance; and
(ii) the travelling and subsistence expenses of the officer in such
reasonable sums as the Director shall determine.
(L.N. 229 of 1978; L.N. 310 of 1989)

10. Charges for advice and examination of plans

Where the Director consents to survey, tender advice or examine plans in
respect of the structure, machinery or equipment of a vessel in so far as such





structure, machinery or equipment is to comply with British statutory
requirements or with any other requirements and no fee for such survey, advice
or examination is prescribed, there shall be payable such reasonable sum in
respect of such survey, advice or examination as the Director may agree with
the applicant therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work
involved.
(L.N. 129 of 1967; L.N. 352 of 1983)

11. Fees payable in advance

Every fee shall be paid at the Marine Department in advance of the service
in respect of which such fee is payable:
Provided that the Director may in his discretion in any particular case
permit any fee to be paid, in whole or in part, in arrear, and subject to such
conditions as to security or time for payment as he may think fit.

11A. Forfeiture of fees for failure to
attend for examination

A fee paid by an applicant for examination for a local certificate of
competency in accordance with paragraph 3 of Part IV of the Schedule shall be
forfeited to the Crown if the applicant fails to attend for the examination at the
time and place notified to him by the Director unless-
(a)the applicant has given not less than 3 days' notice to the
Director of his inability to attend for the examination; or
(b)the Director is satisfied that the applicant was through
circumstances beyond his control unable to attend for the
examination.
(L.N. 229 of 1978)

12. Services required for certain official purposes

(1) No fee or charge shall be payable in respect of any copy of any
certificate referred to in these regulations which is supplied at the request of a
British Government department, or the representative of a foreign government
when the copy of a certificate is required for official purposes.
(2) No fee specified in the Schedule shall be payable in respect of any
service referred to in these regulations which is performed at the request of any
Hong Kong Government department or public body or the representative of
any foreign government, but the Director may make such charge in respect of
the service rendered as he may consider appropriate.
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Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

Note:The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the
Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item.

(g) For the consideration of stability
information of a ship in respect of which an
inclining test has been dispensed with a fee determined by the time
involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.

Note:The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the
Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item.

(h) For witnessing an inclining experiment a fee determined by the time
involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.

Note:The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the
Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item.

(i) For the consideration of calculations in

accordance with the Merchant Shipping
(Load Line) Rules 1968 (S.I. 1968/1053
U.K.) as extended to Hong Kong by the
Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance
(Cap. 369) as to the ability of a withstand the flooding of compartments ....a fee determined by the time
involved, charged at the hourly rate.

Note:The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the
Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item.

2. For the survey of a ship in respect of which a
load line certificate is in force for the purpose of
an exemption for deeper loading a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
3. For the survey of and issue of a load fine
certificate or load line exemption certificate for a
ship required to make a single international
voyage or a single voyage outside the prescribed
limits of the appropriate certificate a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
4. For the survey of a ship required to make a
single voyage under tow a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
5. For the survey of and the issue in substitution
for an existing load line exemption certificate of
a corresponding certificate showing amended or
extended plying limits .a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
6. Fees for survey of ships alleged to be
unseaworthy-
(a) For the survey of a ship which is detained
(other than upon the complaint of a
member of the crew) on account of
overloading, improper loading, insufficient
ventilation of coal cargoes, undermanning






or defective equipment .a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.

Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it
appears to a surveyor that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe.

(b) For the survey of a ship which is detained
(other than upon the complaint of a
member of the crew) on account of
defective hull or machinery a fee determined by the time involved,

charged at the hourly rate.





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

Note:The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it
appears that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe.

(c) For the survey of a ship upon the complaint
of a member of the crew whether the survey
is carried out by a Government surveyor, or
by a person appointed for that purpose
either by the Government or a Court a fee determined by the time
involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.
(d) For the survey of a ship which is detained
because the appropriate load line is
submerged .............a fee determined by the time
involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.
(e) For the survey of a ship which is detained
for being-
(i) unmarked; or
(ii) improperly marked,
with load lines:
For each visit ........a fee determined by the time
involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.

Note:The surveys referred to in sub-items (a) to (e) of this item apply when a ship is
detained or is found to be in such condition as would normally render her liable
to detention under section 108 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap. 281),
or section 12 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap. 313) or section
48(3), 49(6), 54(2), 58(4), 59(2), 60, 68, 72 or 117 of the Merchant Shipping
(Safety)

Ordinance (Cap. 369).
7. If a vessel requires inspection due to fire,
damage or accident, per visit in addition to the
appropriate fee for each item surveyed a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
8. Fees for survey for seaworthiness of obsolete
war vessels, hulks, wrecks, or similar vessels a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
9. For the survey and issue of a certificate of
seaworthiness (required by section 54 of the
Merchant Shipping Act 1894) before re-registry
of a ship whose registry has been closed on
account of wreck, or other similar event a fee determined by the time
involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.

SECTION K-FOREIGN-GOING SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS

Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable-

1 For the inspection of a ship for stowage of
explosives or other dangerous goods in
accordance with the recommendations of the
Report of the Department of Trade Standing
Advisory Committee on the Carriage of
Dangerous Goods in Ships











Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

(a) for one visit for one compartment 2,270 2,730
(b) for each additional compartment at the
same visit ...................650 780
(c) for a certificate stating that stowage is in
accordance with the recommendations of
the report ...................940 1,130
2. For the inspection of a compartment of a ship
constructed for the stowage of explosives or
other dangerous goods in accordance with the
recommendations of the Department of Trade
Standing Advisory Committee on the Carriage
of Dangerous Goods in Ships-
(a) for one visit for one compartment 2,270 2,730
(b) for each additional compartment at the
same visit ...................650 780
(c) for a certificate stating that compartments
are suitable for the stowage of explosives or
other dangerous goods in accordance with
the recommendations of the report 940 1,130
3. For the inspection of portable explosives
magazines in accordance with the
recommendations of the Report of the
Department of Trade Standing Advisory
Committee on the Carriage of Dangerous
Goods in Ships-
(a) for one visit for one magazine 1,950 2,340
(b) for each additional magazine at the same
visit ........................330 400
(c) for a certificate stating that a magazine has
been constructed in accordance with the
recommendations of the report 940 1,130

4. For the examination of plans relating to stowage
or shipping of dangerous goods in accordance
with the recommendations of the Report of the
Department of Trade Standing Advisory
Committee on the Carriage of Dangerous
Goods in Ships ..........a fee determined by the time involved,
.........................charged at the hourly rate.
5. For the examination and survey of bulk
chemical tankers under International Maritime
Organization Codes for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk .......a fee determined by the time involved,
.........................charged at the hourly rate.
6. For the examination and survey of bulk gas
carriers under International Maritime
Organization Codes for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in
Bulk ....................a fee determined by the time involved,
charged at the hourly rate.





SECTION L-SHIPS CARRYING GRAIN CARGOES

Purpose or service 1989/90 Fees 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1 For the examination of a plan of loading for
grain cargoes ..........a fee determined by the time involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.
2. For examining and certifying a copy of a plan of
loading subsequent to the examination of the
original plan ..........a fee determined by the time
involved,

charged at the hourly rate.

3. For an alteration in a plan of loading not
affecting the original calculation a fee determined by the time
involved,
.........................charged at the hourly rate.
4. For the inspection on a ship of any alteration in
the arrangement of fittings for the carriage of
grain cargoes necessitating an alteration in the
plan of loading .........a fee determined by the time
involved,

charged at the hourly rate.

5. For the inspection on a ship of grain fittings-
(a) for one visit for one compartment 2,270 2,730
(b) for each additional compartment at the
same visit ...................650 780

SECTION M-CREW ACCOMMODATION

Note: In this Section 'sister ship' means a ship-

(a)the crew accommodation of which in respect of the overall size, location and
disposition thereof and the arrangements for heating, lighting, ventilation, water
services, deck sheathings and insulations corresponds with another ship which has
already been inspected or which will have been inspected prior to the inspection
of that ship; and

(b)as to which, prior to the inspection, application is made in writing by or on behalf
of the owner for that ship to be treated as a sister ship, accompanied by a

declaration that it complies with the foregoing requirements.
Purpose or service Fees

1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1 For the inspection of crew accommodation on
first registry or re-registry in a ship not being a
sister ship-
not exceeding 50 tons ..5,400 6,480
exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons 6,480 7,780
exceeding 100 tons but not exceeding 500 tons 6,480 plus $1,950 7,780 plus $2,340
........................for each 50 tons or for each 50 tons or
........................part thereof part thereof
........................exceeding 100 tons. exceeding 100 tons.

exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 2 000 tons 22,040 plus $1,170 26,450 plus $1,410
for each 100 tonsfor each 100 tons
or part thereofor part thereof
exceeding 500 tons.exceeding 500 tons.











Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990
exceeding 2 000 tons but not exceeding 30 000
tons ...................39,530 plus $2,430 47,440 plus $2,920
........................for each 1000 tons for each 1000 tons
........................or part thereof or part thereof
........................exceeding 2 000 exceeding 2 000
........................tons. tons.
exceeding 30 000 tons ..107,400 128,880
2. For the inspection of crew accommodation on
first registry or re-registry in a ship being a sister
ship-
not exceeding 50 tons ..3,240 3,890
exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons 3,890 4,670
exceeding 100 tons but not exceeding 500 tons 3,890 plus $1,460 4,670 plus $1,760
........................for each 50 tons or for each 50 tons or
........................part thereof part thereof
........................exceeding 100 tons. exceeding 100 tons.
exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 2 000 tons 15,560 plus $780 18,680 plus $940
for each 100 tonsfor each 100 tons
or part thereofor part thereof
exceeding 500 tons.exceeding 500 tons.
exceeding 2 000 tons but not exceeding 30 000
tons ...................27,220 plus $8 10 32,670 plus $980
........................for each 1000 tons for each 1000 tons
........................or part thereof or part thereof
........................exceeding 2 000 exceeding 2 000
........................tons. tons.
exceeding 30 000 tons ..49,900 59,880
3. For the inspection of crew accommodation
consequent upon alterations or repairs-
(a) for each visit other than a visit in sub-item
(b) of this item .......3,240 but not more 3,890 but not more
........................than 1/2 of the than 1/2 of the
........................appropriate fee in appropriate fee in
........................item 1 or 2 of this item 1 or 2 of this
........................Section. Section.
(b) for each visit concurrent with a
measurement for tonnage carried out
consequent upon alterations or repairs 1,950 but not more 2,340 but not more
........................than 1/2 of the than 1/2 of the
........................appropriate fee in appropriate fee in
........................item 1 or 2 of this item 1 or 2 of this
........................Section. Section.
4. For the inspection of crew accommodation
consequent upon an increase in the number of
persons accommodated in any sleeping room 3,240 per visit 3,890 per visit
5. For the inspection of crew accommodation-
(a) whenever there is reason to believe that the
ship is not complying with any provision of
the Merchant Shipping (Crew
Accommodation) Regulations or any
condition subject to which the ship has
been exempted from a requirement of the
Regulations ............3,240 per visit 3,890 per visit





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

(b) at the request of the owner or of any person
being representative of the owners or of the
crew of that ship .....3,240 per visit 3,890 per visit

6. For the inspection of crew accommodation
consequent upon a complaint by a member of
the crew of that ship (a) where the
complaint is found to be justified 3,240 per visit 3,890 per visit
(b) where the complaint is found not to be

justified ...........nil nil

7. For arranging a specially appointed surveyor,
other than a Government surveyor, for carrying
out any of the services specified in item 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 or 6 of this Section to be carried out at a port
outside Hong Kong .......2/3 of the appropriate fee under items 1
to
.........................6 of this Section. (The fee in each case is
in
.........................addition to the fee payable for the service
.........................to the specially appointed surveyor or his
.........................employer.)
8. For the approval of materials and fittings for
crew accommodation in respect of-
(a) fresh water generators
(b) sewage disposal units
(e) automatic chlorination units (sterilizers)
(d) units to increase pH value of water a fee determined by the time involved,
(e) galley ovens ........charged at the hourly rate.
(j) shower mixing valves
(g) corrosion inhibitors
9. For the inspection of deck sheathings and the
consideration of the report of tests on deck
sheathing materials carried out by an

independent authority .....3,240 3,890

Note: The fee prescribed in this paragraph is in addition to any fee charged by the testing
authority.

SECTION N-TONNAGE MEASUREMENT AND

MARKING OF SHIPS

Note: (1) The fees include-

(a) examination of plans;

(b)inspection of the marking of a ship if completed in a single visit by a
surveyor and carried out at the same time as the tonnage measurement;

(c) issue of relevant
certificates. (2) The fees do not
include

(a) inspection of crew accommodation under Section M;

(b) attendance of a surveyor for the survey or inspection outside Hong
Kong. (3) In this Section',sister ship' means a ship

(a)which corresponds in all respects relevant to the measurement of tonnage






with another ship (referred to below as the 'principal ship') the tonnage of
which has been ascertained under the Regulations, or which will have been so
ascertained prior to the measurement for tonnage of that ship; and which, in
particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
requirement, corresponds with the principal ship in the following respects





(i) it has the same hull form;
(ii) subdivision of the underdeck into its various parts is identical;

(iii) its gross and register tonnages and underdeck tonnage, tonnage of
spaces above the tonnage deck, and allowance for propelling power
shall not differ respectively from those of the principal ship by more
than the

following amounts-
(A) where the principal
ship is under 1000
tons ..........1
(B) where the principal
ship is over 50 000
tons ..........0.1%
where the principal ship is 1000
tons or over but does not
exceed 50 000 tons the percentage obtained by interpolation
...............between those specified in (A) and (B)
...............above;and

(b)in respect of which, prior to the commencement of its measurement for
tonnage, application is made in writing by or on behalf of the owner for that
ship to be treated as a sister ship, accompanied by a declaration that it
complies with the foregoing requirements;

'the Regulations' means the Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations (App. 1, p.

AB 1) and references to specific regulations shall he construed
accordingly.

(4) In the case of sister ships, the fees for tonnage measurement will be half of the

appropriate fee subject to a minimum fee of $3,780, for the period from 1
October
1989 to 30 September 1990 and a minimum fee of $4,540 for the period
commencing 1 October 1990 for the principal ship registered in Hong Kong under

the same owner.
Purpose or service Fees

1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1 For measurement of-
(a) gross and net tonnage for the purposes of
Part 11 as read with Schedules 2 and 3 to
the Regulations; and
(b) gross and register tonnage for the purposes
of Parts 111 to VI as read with paragraph
2(2) of Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
in the case of a ship-
not exceeding 90 tons .......3,780 4,540
exceeding 90 tons but not exceeding 180 tons 5,690 6,830
exceeding 180 tons but not exceeding 270 tons 7,560 9,080
exceeding 270 tons but not exceeding 450 tons 9,510 11,420
exceeding 450 tons but not exceeding 900 tons 12,530 15,040

exceeding 900 tons but not exceeding 1450 tons 15,660 18,800
exceeding 1450 tons but not exceeding 1800

tons .......................17,28020,740
exceeding 1800 tons but not exceeding 2 700
tons .......................19,44023,330
exceeding 2 700 tons but not exceeding 3 600






tons .......................21,60025,920
exceeding 3 600 tons but not exceeding 4 500
tons .......................24,84029,810
exceeding 4 500 tons but not exceeding 6 000
tons .......................28,08033,700
exceeding 6 000 tons but not exceeding 7 000

tons....................................................................
31,320...................37,590





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exceeding 7 000 tons but not exceeding 8 000
tons .....................34,560 41,480
exceeding 8 000 tons but not exceeding 9 000
tons .....................37,800 45,360
exceeding 9 000 tons but not exceeding 10 000
tons .....................41,040 49,250
exceeding 10 000 tons but not exceeding 11000
tons .....................43,200 51,840
exceeding 11000 tons but not exceeding 12 000
tons .....................45,360 54,440
exceeding 12 000 tons but not exceeding 13 000
tons .....................47,520 57,030
exceeding 13 000 tons but not exceeding 14 000
tons .....................49,680 59,620
exceeding 14 000 tons but not exceeding 15 000
tons .....................51,840 62,210
exceeding 15 000 tons but not exceeding 16 000
tons .....................54,000 64,800
exceeding 16 000 tons but not exceeding 17 000
tons .....................56,160 67,400
exceeding 17 000 tons but not exceeding 18 000
tons .....................58,320 69,990

exceeding 18 000 tons but not exceeding 19 000

tons .............................................. 60,480
72,580

exceeding 19 000 tons but not exceeding 20 000
tons .....................62,640 75,170

exceeding 20 000 tons but not exceeding 21000

tons ..................................64,800 77,760

exceeding 21000 tons but not exceeding 22 000
tons .....................66,960 80,360
exceeding 22 000 tons but not exceeding 23 000
tons .....................69,120 82,950
exceeding 23 000 tons but not exceeding 24 000
tons .....................71,280 85,540
exceeding 24 000 tons but not exceeding 25 000
tons .....................73,440 88,130
exceeding 25 000 tons but not exceeding 27 500
tons .....................75,600 90,720
exceeding 27 500 tons but not exceeding 30 000
tons .....................77,760 93,320
exceeding 30 000 tons but not exceeding 32 500
tons .....................79,920 95,910
exceeding 32 500 tons but not exceeding 35 000
tons .....................82,080 98,560
exceeding 35 000 tons but not exceeding 40 000
tons .....................88,560 106,280
exceeding 40 000 tons but not exceeding 45 000
tons .....................95,040 114,050
exceeding 45 000 tons but not exceeding 50 000
tons ...................102,600 123,120
exceeding 50 000 tons but not exceeding 55 000
tons .....................110,160 132,200
exceeding 55 000 tons but not exceeding 60 000
tons .....................118,260 141,920
exceeding 60 000 tons ....126,360 151,640





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-

(a) first measurement of a British ship;

(b)measurement of a British ship previously measured before 1 March 1968, where
measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;

(c) measurement of a foreign ship;

(d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage.

2. For measurement of gross and register tonnage
in accordance with paragraph 2(3) of Part 1 of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of
this
.........................Section.

Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-

(a) first measurement of a British ship;
(b) first measurement of a foreign ship.
3. For measurement of tonnage in accordance with
paragraph 12 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations-
(a) In the case of a ship the gross and register
tonnage of which has been previously
ascertained in accordance with paragraph
2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations .............1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of
this
.........................Section.
(b) In other cases ......the appropriate fee in item 1 of this
.........................Section.

Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-
(a) first measurement of a British ship;
(b) measurement under the Regulations of a British ship previously measured before 1
March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) measurement of a foreign ship;
(d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage.

4. For measurement of tonnage in accordance with
paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations-
(a) In the case of a ship the gross and register
tonnage of which has previously been
ascertained in accordance with paragraph
2(2) of Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations .............1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this
.........................Section.
(b) In the case of a ship the gross and register
tonnage of which has not been previously
ascertained in accordance with paragraph
2(2) of Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations, not being a case to which
sub-item (c) below applies the appropriate fee in item 1 of this
.........................Section plus one half.
(c) In the case of a ship the gross and register
tonnage of which has previously been
ascertained in accordance with paragraph
12 of Part Ill of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations .............1 1/2 times the appropriate fee in item 1






of

this Section less the fee in item 3(b) of
this Section.





Purpose or service 1989190 Fees 1990

Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes(a) first measurement of a British
ship; (b) measurement under the Regulations of a British ship previously measured
before 1 March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary; (e)
measurement of a foreign ship; (d) measurement or re-measurement of underdeck
tonnage.

5. For re-measurement of a ship measured before 1
March 1968 not involving re-measurement of
underdeck tonnage-
(a) Re-measurement of gross and register
tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2)
of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations
of a single deck ship ..the appropriate fee in sub-item (b) of
this
........................item.
(b) Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance
with paragraph 12 of Part Ill of Schedule 5
to the Regulations; or re-measurement of
gross and register tonnage in accordance
with paragraph 2(2) of Part 1 of Schedule 5
to the Regulations; or re-measurement of
tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13
of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations
where measurement of space between the
upper deck and the second deck is not
necessary; where re-measurement of one or
more of the following is involved-
(i) space on or above the upper deck;
(ii) propelling machinery space below the
upper deck;
(iii) space described in paragraph 4(1) (e)
of Part 11 of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(iv) space described in paragraph 1 0(a) to
(i) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(v) space in a double bottom for water
ballast; and
(vi) space in water ballast tanks:
The fee in respect of each category of space
so re-measured-

(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons 510 620
(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not
exceeding 100 tons ....920 1,110

(C) For each additional 100 tons, or
part of 100 tons, exceeding 100 tons 110 140

Maximum fee for each category 4,700 5,640
(e) Re-measurement of gross and register
tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2)
of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations;
or
Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance
with paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5
to the Regulations where measurement of
space between the upper deck and the

second deck is necessary 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of
this

Section.











Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

6. For re-measurements due to alterations under
Parts III, IV, V and VI of the Regulations-
(a) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case
in which, in consequence of alterations to
the ship, re-measurement of the ship's
underdeck is required ...the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or 4 of
this
.........................Section.
(b) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case
in which, in consequence of alterations to
the ship, re-measurement of the space
between the second deck and the upper
deck is required, not being a case to which
(a) above applies .......1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or
4
.........................of this Section.
(c) Except in a case for which a fee is payable
as above for measurement or
re-measurement done at the same time, for
re-measurement of tonnage due solely to an
alteration or alteration of space comprised
in one of the following categories of
space-
(i) spaces on or above the upper deck;
(ii) propelling machinery space below the
upper deck;
(iii) space described in paragraph 4(1)(e) of
Part 11 of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(iv) space described in paragraph 10(a) to
(i of Part II of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(v) space in a double bottom tank for
water ballast; and
(vi) space in water ballast tanks:
The fee in respect of each category of space
so re-measured-

(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons 510 620

(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not

exceeding 100 tons .. 920 1,110

(C) For each additional 100 tons or
part of 100 tons exceeding 100
tons .....................110 140
Maximum fee for each category 4,700 5,640

7. For re-measurements of tonnage of ships under
Part II of the Regulations-
(a) Where the ship has not previously been
measured under Part 11 of the Regulations the appropriate fee in item 1 of this
Section.
(b) Where the ship has previously been
measured under Part II of the Regulations a fee to be determined by the time
involved, charged at the hourly rate.
8. For inspection made necessary by minor
alterations (rig, engines, etc.) where no

re-measurement is involved a fee determined by the time involved,







charged at the hourly rate.





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

9. For a copy of British Tonnage Certificate 220 270
10. In special cases, for the supply of details of
British tonnage calculations to an owner-
Per page ................24 subject to a 29 subject to a
.........................minimum fee of minimum fee of
.........................$240. $290.
11. For measurement of British tonnage of a
pleasure yacht under 13.7 m (45 ft) in overall
length in accordance with paragraph 16 of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
(a) Measurement or re-measurement in Hong
Kong ....................1,520 1,830
(b) Measurement or re-measurement outside
Hong Kong
(c) Verification in Hong Kong of changes of
the particulars recorded on the Certificate
of Registry, not involving re-measurement a fee determined by the time involved,
(d)Verification outside Hong Kong of changes charged at the hourly rate.
in the particulars recorded on the
Certificate of Registry, not involving re-
measurement
Measurement for Suez and Panama Tonnage-
12. For the first measurement or re-measurement
including underdeck of a ship when the British
tonnage figures are available---
(a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal
certificate .............215 of the appropriate fee shown in item 1
.........................of this Section.
(b) For a Suez Canal and a Panama Canal
certificate if the measurements or re-
measurements are made at the same time 3/5 of the appropriate fee shown in item 1
.........................of this Section, based on the higher Canal
.........................gross tonnage.
13. For the first measurement or re-measurement
including underdeck of a ship where the British
tonnage figures are not available---
(a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal
certificate .............the fee shown in item 1 of the Section

(b) For a Suez Canal and a Panama Canal based on the Canal gross tonnage.
certificate if the measurements are made at
the same time ...........the fee shown in item 1 of this Section
.........................based on the higher Canal gross tonnage
.........................plus two-fifths.
14. For re-measurement not involving underdeck
tonnage and for the issue of an amended
certificate or certificates-
For one or more of the following
re-measurements for a Suez Canal or a Panama
Canal certificate-
(i) alterations on or above the upper
deck;
(ii) alterations in the propelling power
spaces;





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

(iii) alterations to light and air spaces and
the propelling power spaces;
(iv) alterations to crew accommodation
and navigational spaces;
(V) alterations to water ballast spaces:
The fee in respect of each category of space
so re-measured-
(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons 510 620
(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not
exceeding 100 tons 920 1,110
(C) Ships exceeding 100 tons 920 plus $110 for 1, 110 plus $140 for
.....................each 100 tons or each 100 tons or
.....................part thereof by part thereof by
.....................which the ship which the ship
.....................exceeds 100 tons. exceeds 100 tons.
Maximum fee for each category above 4,700 5,640

15. For a copy of Suez Canal or Panama Canal
tonnage certificate .....980 1,180
16. In special cases, for the supply of details of Suez
or Panama Canal tonnage calculations to an
owner-
Per page ................24 subject to a 29 subject to a
.........................minimum fee of minimum fee of
.........................$240. $290.

17. For the inspection of any of the following
official markings of a British ship when the
inspection is not carried out at the same time as
the tonnage measurement or survey for
registry-
(a) Markings under section 7(1) of the
Merchant Shipping Act 1894-
(i) The name of a British ship or port of
registry of a British ship, including
lifeboats and lifebuoys carried as part
of the ship's equipment
(ii) The official number a fee determined by the time involved,

(iii) The number denoting the register charged at the hourly rate.
tonnage
(iv) The scale denoting the draught of
water
(b) Marking required by the Regulations
including the tonnage mark

Note: The fee prescribed in this item does not include the amendment of any certificate or
document, or amendment to the Register Book or Certificate of British Registry.

18. For service carried out at a port outside Hong
Kong by a specially appointed surveyor, other
than a Government surveyor, under the
guidance of the Marine Safety Division, Hong
Kong ....................a fee determined by the time involved,
.........................charged at the hourly rate. (The fee is in
.........................addition to the fee payable for the
service
.........................to the specially appointed surveyor or his
.........................employer.)





SECTION O-TRAWLERS

Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable

1 For the initial survey of any hull, machinery
and equipment and the first issue of a certificate
of

survey .............................................. a fee determined by the
time involved,
.......................charged at the hourly rate.

2. For a survey of any hull, machinery and
equipment and the renewal of a certificate of
survey .................1,560 1,880

Note: (1) The fees specified in this item do not include a survey for the measurement of
tonnage or for examination of plans and stability information.

(2)If more than 3 visits of a surveyor to the vessel are required before the renewal of
any certificate of survey, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect
of each surveyor for each visit exceeding 3, including the final survey visit.

3. For extending a certificate of survey-
(a) for a period not exceeding 1 month 400 480
(b) for a period exceeding 1 month but not
exceeding 2 months ..........780 940

4. For examination of all plans and stability
information ............a fee determined by the time involved,
........................charged at the hourly rate.

SECTION P-LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS

surveys for tonnage measurement or for examination of plans and stability
information.

(2)if more than 3 visits of a surveyor or a person holding the post of a ship
inspector in the Government to the vessel are required before the issue of any
certificate of survey, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of
each surveyor or each person holding the post of a ship inspector in the
Government for each such visit exceeding 3, including the final survey visit.

(3) For the extension of any certificate of survey for a period not exceeding 3
months,

the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.
Purpose or service Fees

1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1 For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of
survey for a launch to ply in Class I limits that is
certified to carry-
(a) not more than 50 passengers 640 770
(b) more than 50 passengers but not more than
100 passengers ..............1,050 1,260
(c) more than 100 passengers, for each 50
passengers, or part thereof, over 100
passengers ..................240 290







2.For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of
survey for a launch to ply in Class 11 Emits
that is certified to carry

(a)............not more than 50 passengers 1,000 1,200





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(b) more than 50 passengers but not more than
100 passengers ..1 ......1,260 1,520
(c) more than 100 passengers, for each 50
passengers, or part thereof, over 100
passengers ...................480 580
3. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of
survey for a launch to ply in Class III limits that
is certified to carry-
(a) not more than 50 passengers 1,080 1,300
(b) more than 50 passengers but not more than
100 passengers ...............1,360 1,640
(c) more than 100 passengers, for each 50
passengers, or part thereof, over 100
passengers ...................960 1,160
4. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of
survey for a launch certified to tow other craft-
(a) in Class I limits ........820 990
(b) in Class 11 limits .......1,080 1,300
(c) in Class III limits ......1,360 1,640
(d) in Class IV limits .......2,260 2,720
Note: If a survey under item 1, 2 or 3 is required simultaneously with a survey under this
item,
then only 1/2 of the appropriate fee under this item shall be payable in addition to fees
payable under item 1, 2 or 3, as the case may require.
5. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of
survey for a ferry vessel-
(a) For a passenger ferry vessel certified to
carry not more than 100 passengers 1,360 1,640
(b) For a passenger ferry vessel certified to
carry more than 100 passengers but not
more than 500 passengers .....2,260 2,720
(c) For a passenger ferry vessel certified to
carry more than 500 passengers, for each
100 passengers, or part thereof, over 500
passengers ...................460 560
(d) For a passenger vehicular ferry vessel, in
addition to the appropriate fee payable
under sub-item (a), (b) or (c) of this item 2,260 2,720
6. For the examination of plans and stability
information-
(a) Hull plans for a vessel certified to carry-
(i) not more than 50 passengers 690 830
(ii) more than 50 passengers but not more
than 100 passengers ..........1,130 1,360
(iii) more than 100 passengers 2,260 2,720
(b) Machinery plans for a vessel certified to
carry-
(i) not more than 50 passengers 690 830
(ii) more than 50 passengers but not more
than 100 passengers ..........1,130 1,360
(iii) more than 100 passengers 2,260 2,720
(C) Electrical plans, for each generator installed 460 560
(d) Stability information ...460 560
(e) Structural fire protection 1,130 1,360
(j)..........Fire extinguishing installation 1,130 1,360




vessel, the fee shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.

(2)For examination of plans and stability information in respect of a floating
restaurant of Section Q the fee shall be twice the appropriate fee under this item.

SECTION Q-SMALL CRAFT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
Note: (1)Inspection for the services specified in this Section does not include inspection
for measurement of tonnage or for examination of plans and stability
information.

(2)if Tore than 3 visits of a surveyor or an inspector to the vessel are required before
the issue or endorsement of any certificate, the appropriate fee shall be increased
by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor or each inspector for each such visit exceeding
3, including the final inspection visit.

(3) For the extension of any certificate of inspection for a period not exceeding 3

months the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.
Purpose or service Fees

1989/90 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
For an inspection of and the issue of a certificate
of inspection for-
(a) Junks fitted with mechanical means of
propulsion-
(i) with engines of total horsepower up to
15 B.H.P . ..................260 320
(ii) with engines of total horsepower more
than 15 B.H.P. but not exceeding 30
B.H.P . .....................360 440
(iii) with engines of total horsepower more
than 30 B.H.P but not exceeding 50
B.H.P . .....................500 600
(iv) with engines of total horsepower more
than 50 B.H.P. but not exceeding 80
B.H.P . .....................640 770
(v) with engines of total horsepower more
than 80 B.H.P., for each 40 B.H.P. or
part thereof, over 80 B.H.P . 60 80
(b) Lighters and junks fitted with diesel or
other auxiliary, for each engine installed 540 650
(c) Water boats-
(i) self-propelled, western type 2,160 2,600
(ii) not self-propelled, western type 1,260 1,520
(iii) native type ...........540 650
(d) Vessels of western type .1,8002,160
(e) Floating restaurants certified to
accommodate-
(i) not more than 100 persons 1,800 2,160
(ii) more than 100 persons, for each 50
persons, or part thereof, over 100
persons .....................360 440
(i) Floating docks which are classed by a
classification society approved by the
Director ....................3,6004,320

(ii) Floating docks which are not classed

as in (i) .........a fee determined by the time involved,

.............................charged at the hourly rate.






(g) Floating workshops ......1,8002,160





Purpose or service 1989/90 Fees 1990

2. For surveys of and the issue of freeboard
certificates or prescribed periodical inspections
of dumb lighters-
Periodic Inspection
Tonnage Survey Fee Fee

1989/90 1990 1989/901990
Under 100 tons 720 870 240 290
100 tons or over but under 200 tons 900 1,080 360 440
200 tons or over but under 300 tons 1,080 1,300 480 580
300 tons or over 1,260 1,520 600720

3. For the examination of plans and stability
information-
(a) Hull plans including scantlings structure
and arrangement .............460 560
(b) Machinery plans including shafting, piping
and pumping .................460 560

(c) Electrical plans for each generator installed 460 560

(d) Stability information ..390 470
(e) Structural fire protection 900 1,080
(f) Fire extinguishing installation 900 1,080

vessel, the fee shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.

(2)For examination of plans and stability information in respect of a floating
restaurant the fee shall be twice of the appropriate fee under item 6 of Section P.

SECTION R-CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS-LOCAL CRAFT

and the issue of a certificate of inspection under Sections P and Q.

(2)If more than 3 visits of a surveyor or an inspector to the vessel are required
before the issue of any certificate or declaration of fitness, the appropriate fee
shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor and each inspector for each
such visit exceeding 3, including the final inspection visit.

(3) For the extension of any Declaration of Fitness for a period not exceeding 3

months the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.
Purpose or service Fees

1989190 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1. For the inspection for the carriage of dangerous
goods and the issue of a Declaration of
Fitness-
(a) Vessels other than tankers, in respect of
each category of dangerous goods specified
in the Dangerous Goods (Classification)
Regulations (Cap. 295 sub. leg.) 390 470
(b) Tankers, in respect of each category of
dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous
Goods (Classification) Regulations-
(i) under 500 gross registered tonnage 900 1080

(ii) 500 gross registered tonnage and over 1,800 2:160





Purpose or service 1989/90 Fees 1990

2. For the examination of plans-
(a) Vessels other than tankers' in respect of
each category of dangerous goods specified
in the Dangerous Goods (Classification)
Regulations .................390 470
(b) Tankers, in respect of each category of
dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous
Goods (Classification) Regulations-
(i) under 500 gross registered tonnage 900 1,080
(ii) 500 gross registered tonnage and over 1,800 2,160
Note:For examination of plans in respect of modification to an existing vessel and the issue of
a Declaration of Fitness, the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee.

PART 111

FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE
MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE

Purpose or service 1989/90 Fees 1990

The following fees shall be payable-
1........................For engagement or discharge of seamen, at the
Mercantile Marine Office-
(a) For each seaman (including officers)
engaged ................60 80
(b) For each seaman (including officers)
discharged .............60 80
(e) Minimum charge for opening a new articles
of agreement ...........600 720
(d) Copies of articles of agreement duly opened
(per copy) .............120 150
2. For engagement or discharge of seamen at
places other than the Mercantile Marine
Office-
(a) For each seaman (including officers)
engaged ................60 plus $240 per 80 plus $290 per
........................hour or part hour or part
........................thereof on a work thereof on a work
........................done basis. done basis.
(b) For each seaman (including officers)
discharged .............60 plus $240 per 80 plus $290 per
........................hour or part hour or part
........................thereof on a work thereof on a work
........................done basis. done basis.
(c) Minimum charge for opening a new articles
of agreement ...........600 per set of 720 per set of
........................articles plus $240 articles plus $290
........................per hour or part per hour or part
........................thereof on a work thereof on a work
........................done basis. done basis.
(d) Copies of articles of agreement duly opened
(per copy) .............120 150





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

3. For engagement or discharge of seamen where
Form Eng. 2A or ALO 2 is used-
For recording the engagement or discharge of
any seaman ...................60 80

Note: This fee is not chargeable where a fee has been charged at a port outside Hong Kong.

4. For attesting crews' account of wages and
performed-
(a) at the Mercantile Marine Office and for
each seaman (including officers) 60 80
(b) other than at the Mercantile Marine Office
and for each seaman (including officers) 60 plus $240 per 80 plus $290 per
........................hour or part hour or part
........................thereof on a work thereof on a work
........................done basis. done basis.
5. For attesting a new clause in an agreement, if
performed-
(a) at the Mercantile Marine Office 240 290

(b) other than at the Mercantile Marine Office 240 plus $240 per 290 plus $290 per
hour or parthour or part
thereof on a workthereof on a work
done basis.done basis.

6. For engagement or discharge of fishermen at the
Mercantile Marine Office-
(a) For fishermen engaged or discharged, on
opening or closing of a fishing vessel's half
yearly agreement, per fisherman 60 80
(b) For fishermen engaged or discharged
during the currency of the agreement, per
fisherman ..............60 80
7. For miscellaneous services under this Part-
(a) For issue of a certified copy of, or extract
from, a ship's official log book-
Each folio of 90 words or part thereof 120 150
(b) For each sheet of a Rank Xerox (or similar)
copy of a document provided by the
Mercantile Marine Office 6 subject to a 8 subject to a
........................minimum of $100 minimum of 5120
........................including search including search
........................fee. fee.
(c) For inspection at the Mercantile Marine
Office of a ship's expired official log book
or articles of agreement-
Per set ................90 110
(d) For any search of the Mercantile Marine
Office records at request of an applicant 90 110
(e) For the production by any officer of the
Mercantile Marine Office of ship's official
log book or articles of agreement in any
court of law or at any inquiry on behalf of
an applicant for the production thereof-
Per set ................240 290

Note: (1)This fee is for the attendance of an officer for one day only; it applies to
the production of one document only (or one set). When several documents
(or





Purpose or service 1989/90 Fees 1990

sets) have to be produced the fee is, for the period from 1 October 1989 to
30 September 1990, $240 a day for each document (or set) produced and
for the period commencing on 1 October 1990, $290 a day for each
document (or set) produced. (See Note to subparagraph (g) The fee is in
addition to the fees payable for attendance by the officer under regulation 9.

(2) Travelling facilities must be provided by the person or persons requesting this

service.

For any entry of voyage or other official
endorsement in a seaman's record of service
book or on Form Dis. 1 of Board of Trade 20 30
(g) For taking custody of a ship's articles of
agreement and making any necessary
endorsement thereon and giving the
certificate required by section 257 of the
Merchant Shipping Act 1894 (each set of

articles of agreement) 120 150

Note:For the purposes of subparagraphs (c), (e) and (g) the articles of agreement and
official log book of a ship for one voyage, or in the case of running agreement
for

one half year, are regarded as constituting one set.
(h) For certifying a desertion (per seaman) 120 150

Note: The fees under subparagraphs (a) to (e) inclusive are not charged to Hong Kong,
United Kingdom or Commonwealth government departments or to consuls or
other representatives of foreign governments when the service required is for
official purposes, except when a prolonged search is entailed, in which case the
appropriate rate must be paid at the discretion of the Director.

(i) For providing the necessary documents and
advice to enable a Crew Agreement to be
opened at a place outside Hong Kong 120 150
For the issue of a pass to users of the
Seamen Recruiting Office other than
Government Officers ....50 60
8. Registers and records of seamen-
(a) For a search in the registers and records on
behalf of an applicant .90 110
(b) For a certified statement of service at sea-
(i) First voyage .......120 150
(ii) Subsequent voyages 120 150
(c) For any certified extract or copy of a
document-
Each folio of 90 words or part thereof 120 150
(d) For each sheet of a Rank Xerox (or similar)
copy of a document provided by Registry
of Seamen ..............6 subject to a 8 subject to a
........................minimum of $100 minimum of $120
........................including search including search
........................fee. fee.
Where any officer of the Marine Department is
required to perform any service referred to in
this Part either at the Mercantile Marine Office
or at any other place in Hong Kong outside
office hours, there shall be payable, in addition
to the fee prescribed for the service required, the
following charge-
(a) on week days from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 5






p.m. to 7 p.m. (per hour per official) 480 580





Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

(b) on week days before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
and Saturdays after noon (per hour per
official) ..................960 1,160
(C) on Sundays and public holidays (per hour
per official) ..............1,440 1,730

Note: (1) A service occupying less than an hour will be charged for as one hour, according to
the scale. Where a service occupies more than one hour but not an exact number
of
hours the charge will be-

(a)if the period in excess of an exact number of hours is 30 minutes or less, half
the appropriate fee for one hour;

(b)if the period in excess is more than 30 minutes, the appropriate fee for one
hour.

(2)When any service for which a fee is payable under this Part is performed in
respect of any Troopship, Royal Army Service Corps vessel or Naval Auxiliary
the appropriate fee specified in this Part shall be charged.

PARTIV

FEES PAYABLE FOR EXAMINATIONS ETC.

Note: (1)The fees specified in this Part include the issue of the appropriate certificate of
competency.

(2)The fees for sight tests specified in paragraph 5(a) and (b) are included in the fees
for an examination for a certificate of competency specified in paragraphs 1 and
3 in cases where the sight test is conducted as part of the examination. In the
event of a candidate failing the sight test, the balance of the relevant fees paid for
the examination, less the fee for sight test, will be refunded to the candidate.

(3)Examinations for Extra Master and Extra First Class Engineer are conducted by
arrangement on behalf of the Department of Trade, London. The fees payable in
Hong Kong shall he the appropriate fees payable to the Department of Trade
from time to time plus 1/4 of such fees to cover administrative and other
expenses

incurred by the Hong Kong Government in providing the service.
Purpose or service Fees

1989/90 1990

1 Fees for examinations for certificates of
competency as Deck Officers Class 1, Class 2,
Class 3 or Class 4, Deck Officers (River Trade)
Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3, Trawler Masters and
Trawler Masters (Limited)--
For an examination for a certificate of
competency on each occasion a candidate
presents himself-

(a)......Deck Officer Class 1 (Master Mariner) 5,760 6,920
(b)...............Deck Officer Class 2 4,320 5,190
(c)...............Deck Officer Class 3 3,000 3,600
(d) ..............Deck Officer Class 4 3,000 3,600
(e)........Deck Officer (River Trade) Class 1 4,320 3,600
(f) Deck Officer (River Trade) Class 2 3,000 3,600
(g) Deck Officer (River Trade) Class 3 1,920 2,310
(h) For an examination in signalling in relation
to subparagraph (b), (c), (d) or (f), if taken
separately from the remainder of the full
examination, for each attempt 480 580
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Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

(d) Marine Engineer Officer Class-

(i) For a full examination ..1,2001,440
(ii) For endorsemTt of a Marine Engineer
Officer Class 4 Certificate .960 1,160
(e) Marine Engineer Officer (River Trade)
Class 1 .....................4,3205,190
Marine Engineer Officer (River Trade)
Class 2 .....................3,0003,600
(g) Marine Engineer Officer (River Trade)
Class 3 .....................1,5001,800
(h) If a candidate for a certificate of
competency in relation to subparagraph (e)
or (1) is examined or re-examined in either

the written or oral part of the examination 1/2 of the appropriate fee in subparagraph
(i) Trawler Engineer-(e) or (f).

For a full examination 1,440 1,730

Note:For the purpose of this paragraph, 'endorsement' means the endorsement of an
ordinary (steam) certificate to the effect that the holder is qualified to act in the
capacity stated in his certificate on board a motor vessel, or vice versa.

3. Fees for examinations for local certificates of
competency, on each occasion a candidate
presents himself, or for grant of certificates, if no
such fees are charged under Part IV of the
Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap.
313)-..........................(a) Master (vessel other than a pleasure
vessel)-
(i) For vessels of 300 tons and under 600 720
(ii) For vessels of 60 tons and under 240 290
(b) Engineer (vessel other than a pleasure
vessel)-
(i) For engines above 150 B.H.P . 600 720
(ii) For engines 150 B.H.P. and under 240 290
(c) Master (pleasure vessel) ..240 290
(d) Engineer (pleasure vessel) 240 290
(e) For bona fide fisherman ...240 290
4. Fees for non-statutory examinations-
For an examination for a certificate in radar
maintenance ...................840 1,010
5. Fees for miscellaneous examinations, certificates
and endorsements-
(a) For a sight test for an examination in
paragraph 1 ...................120 150
(b) For a sight test for an examination in
paragraph 3 ...................120 150
(c) For a further sight test on appeal 360 440
(d) For a further sight test on special appeal 720 870
(e) For an examination of a candidate for an
acting appointment as deck officer or
marine engineer officer of a British ship 3,600 4,320
For an examination of a candidate holding
a local certificate of competency as
Engineer for acting appointment as Trawler

Engineer..................................................... 960
1,160
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Purpose or service Fees
(d) Class IV, of net tonnage-

under 20 ..............840
20 and over but under 60 1,680
60 and over but under 100 2,520
100 or over ...........2,520 plus $400 for every 40 tons or part
.......................thereof by which the tonnage exceeds 100
.......................tons.
(e) Pleasure Vessels of length-
not exceeding 5 m .....200
exceeding 5 m but not exceeding 8 m 400
exceeding 8 m but not exceeding 11 m 800
exceeding 11 m ........800 plus $800 for every 3 m or part
thereof

And in addition, in respect of a pleasure by which the length exceeds 11 m.
vessel licensed to carry more than 14
persons (including crew), for each person in

excess of 14 ........100

Note: If the duration of any licence is for less than 12 months, the fee shall be 1/12 of
the
appropriate fee for each month subject to a minimum fee of 3/12 thereof.

Purpose or service Fees

2. Fee for replacement of licence book lost,
destroyed or defaced ....200
3. Fee for temporary permit in lieu of licence 200
4. Fee for unlicensed vessel to remain in the waters
of Hong Kong-
per week ................200 for a vessel not exceeding 50 tons
plus
.........................$200 for every 50 tons or part thereof by
.........................which the tonnage exceeds 50 tons.
5. Fee for plying permits for launches-
per month-
(a) Blake Pier, Queen's Pier, Kowloon Public
Pier and Jordan Road ....200
(b) All others ..........100
6. Fee for certificate of exemption from
regulations-
per certificate .........300
7. Fee for endorsement of licence upon change of
ownership ...............200
8. Fee for search of licence registers 100
9. Fee for a certified true copy of licence register or
any other document ......120

10. Fee for endorsement of licence upon mortgage/
hire purchase, discharge of mortgage/hire
purchase or transfer of mortgage/hire purchase 200

11. Fee for clearance permit to leave Hong Kong
waters-
per permit ..............50
12. Fee for issue of a duplicate Licence Disc for a
Pleasure Vessel .........100

Note:When a licence is lost through fire or shipwreck a duplicate may be issued free of
charge.





PART VI

FEES PAYABLE IN RELATION TO MISCELLANEOUS CRAFT

Note:Fees for surveys and examinations for local certificates of competency will be found
in Parts 11 and IV respectively.

Purpose or service Fees

1. The fees payable for the licensing of
miscellaneous craft shall be in accordance with
the following scale-
For a licence valid for a period of one year-

Licence Fees-Non-Mechanized Vessels

Capacity in piculs Cl. 1 Cl. II Cl. IIICl. IV Cl. v a. VI

Exceeding Not
ceeding

500 60 105 1,050 105 105 60
500 1000 210 2,100 210 210 105

1000 2000 420 4,200 420 420 210
2000 3000 630 6,300 630 630 315
3000 4000 840 8,400 840 840 420
4000 5000 1,050 10,500 1,050 1,050 525
5000 6000 1,260 12,600 1,260 1,260 630
6000 7000 1,470 14,700 1,470 1,470 735
7000 8000 1,680 16,800 1,680 1,680 840
8000 9000 1,890 18,900 1,890 1,890 945
9000 10000 2,100 21,000 2,100 2,100 1,050
10000 2,100 21,000 2,100 2,100 1,050
Upwards plus $210 for plus $2,100 for plus $210 for plus $210 for plus 5105 for
every 1000 piculs every 1000 piculs every 1000 piculs every 1000 piculs every 1000 piculs
or part thereof or part thereof or part thereof or part thereof or part thereof
by which the by which the by which the by which the by which the
capacity exceeds capacity exceeds capacity exceeds capacity exceeds capacity exceeds
10 000 piculs 10 000 piculs 10 000 piculs 10 000 piculs 10 000 piculs

Note:In the case of Class III vessels, an additional fee of $100 is charged for each person
which a Ceremonial Boat is licensed to carry (as shown in the licence book of the
vessel).

Licence Fees-Mechanized Vessels

Capacity in piculs Cl. I Cl. II Cl. 111 0. IV C1 v Cl. VI

Exceeding Not 5
exceeding

500 126 210 210 210 120
500 1000 420 420 420 210

1000 2000 840 840 840 420
2000 3000 1,260 1,260 1,260 630
3000 4000 1,680 1,680 1,680 840
4000 5000 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,050
5000 6000 2,520 2,520 2,520 1,260
6000 7000 2,940 2,940 2,940 1,470
7000 8000 3,360 3,360 3,360 1,680
8000 9000 3,780 3,780 3,780 1,890
9000 10000 4,200 4,200 4,200 2,100
10000 4,200 4,200 4,200 2,100






Upwards plus 5420 for plus $420 for plus $420 for plus $210 for
every 1000 piculs every 1000 piculs every
1000 piculs every 1000 piculs
or part thereof or part thereof or part thereof or part thereof
by which the by which the by which the by which the

capacity exceeds capacity exceeds capacity exceedscapacity exceeds

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Purpose or service Fees

Licence Fees-Class VII Vessels
For every 100 net registered tons or part
thereof ..........................2,100
For every 100 net registered tons or part thereof
in the case of a vessel that is moored to an area
of sea bed which is included in a lease of the
adjacent foreshore, or the lease of which is
granted in conjunction with a lease of the
adjacent foreshore ...............420

Licence Fees-Class VIII Vessels

For every 100 Thames gross tons or part
thereof ..........................2,100
And in addition, for each person the vessel is
licensed to carry (as shown in the licence book
of the vessel) ...................100

Note: (1) Where a licence is required for a period not exceeding 9 months, 6 months or 3
months duration, 3/4, 1/2 or 114 of the respective fee prescribed in the above
scale
shall be payable.

(2)A nominal fee of $10 shall be charged for the licensing of sampans and dinghies
,normally carried by Class V and Class VI vessels, and for the licensing of sampans
of under 15 piculs used exclusively in connection with fishing stakes, oyster beds
or shrimping, provided that the licence of the parent vessel or stake net is
endorsed with the licence number of the sampan or dinghy and vice versa.

(3)The licence fee shall cover the first issue of a licence book but shall not cover
issue of duplicates.

(4)A fee of $210 shall be charged for the inspection of vessels in respect of
applications for conversion of class or suitability for specific purposes, when an
inspection is required, other than in connection with the licensing or relicensing
of vessels.

(5)The Thames gross tonnage of a Class VIII vessel shall be determined in
accordance with the following formula

where-
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'L' is the length of the vessel measured on deck;
and 'B' is the breadth of the vessel measured on
deck.

2. Fee for special anchorage permit (unlicensed
vessels) for a period not exceeding 7 days 200 for vessels of 10 000 piculs in
capacity
........................or under plus $20 for every 1000 piculs or
........................part thereof by which the capacity
exceeds
........................10 000 piculs.
3. Fee for repainting licence numbers on vessels
which have become obliterated or defaced 40
4. Fee for issue of duplicate licence book 200

Note: When a licence book is lost through fire or shipwreck a duplicate may be issued free of

charge.

5. Fee for certificate of exemption from






regulations-

per certificate
..................................................... 300





Purpose or service Fees
6. Fee for endorsement of licence upon change of

ownership ........................200
7. Fee for search of licence registers 100
8. Fee for a certified true copy of licence register or
any other document ...............120
9. Fee for endorsement of licence upon mortgage/
hire purchase or discharge of mortgage/hire
purchase .........................200
10. Fee for clearance permit to leave Hong Kong
waters (excluding Hong Kong licensed fishing
vessels)-
per permit .......................50

PART VII

FEES IN RELATION TO COURTS OF SURVEY

Purpose or service Fees
1989/90 1990

1 On filing notice of appeal, for every 100 tons or

part thereof of the gross tonnage of the ship 440 530

2. On filing every affidavit ................. 40 50

3. On entering appearance 120 150
4. On subpoena ..........90 110
5. On each subpoena after the first 40 50
6. On every statement of the order required to be
made by the court .......120 150
7. On the production and swearing of every
witness .................120 150
8. On every consent by the parties to refer the
question of costs, or of costs and damages, to
the court, to be paid by each party 240 290

9. On every hearing, for each day, to be paid by
each party ..............a fee determined by the Court of Survey at
.........................its discretion.
10. On every order whether for the release or
detention of the ship or for payment of costs, or
costs and damages, to be paid by the party

taking out the order ....240 290
11. On every photostatic copy of the judgment or
report, or of notes of the evidence, or of any of
the proceedings in the appeal, per folio of 72
words ...................6 subject to a 8 subject to a
.........................minimum fee of minimum fee of
.........................$100. $120.

(L. N. 310 of 1989)

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