MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS
Title
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS
Description
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS)
REGULATIONS
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
Regulation................................ Page
PART 1
CITATION, APPLICATION AND
INTERPRETATION
1. Citation.................................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 3
2. Application ........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 3
3. Interpretation....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 3
PART II
LICENCES AND
PERMITS
4. General provisions relating to licensing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 3
5. Lost, destroyed or defaced licences ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... J4
6. Issue of licences ........................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J4
7. Issue of permits ......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
8. Licences and permits to be carried ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
9. Suspension of licence or permit in event of damage to vessel pending
survey ................................. . ... ... ... ... J 5
10. Change of ownership ...................... ... ... ... ... ... 15
11. Termination of requirement for licensing ... ... ... ... ... ... J 6
PART III
SURVEYS
12. Surveys .................................. ... ... ... ... ... J 6
13. Certificates of survey to be carried in the vessel ... ... ... ... ... J 6
14. Contents of certificate of survey ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... J 6
is. Maximum number of passengers ............. ... ... ... ... ... J 6
16. Periodical surveys ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 7
PART IV
LOCAL CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY
17. Launches and ferry vessels to carry certificated masters and engineers ... J 8
18. Issue of local certificates of competency ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 19
19. Form of local certificates of competency ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... ... 19
20. Loss, etc., of local certificates of competency . ... ... ... ... ... ... 19
PART V
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF LAUNCHES AND FERRY
VESSELS
21..............Report of arrival ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 19
22..............Notice of departure ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 110
23...........Night clearance ................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 110
24.......................Monthly clearance for certain launches ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
25....................Monthly clearance of ferry vessels ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Regulation Page
PART VI
ENGAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF CREW MEMBERS
26. Engagement or discharge of members of crew J12
27. Duty of owner on engagement or discharge of master or engineer J13
28. Duty of master or engineer upon engagement or discharge J13
29. Records or engagement and discharge of masters and engineers J13
PART VII
[Revoked]
PART VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
37. Identification of craft....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 14
38.........................Vessels to be kept clean and in good repair ... ... ... ... ... ... J 14
39.........................Preseribing of hire charges for certain launches . ... ... ... ... ...
40..................Refusal to carry passengers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J is
41................................Reduction in passenger space in certain circumstances ... ... ... J 16
42................................Prohibition of cargo, etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels ... ... ... J 16
43...........................Disembarkation of passengers from launches ... ... ... ... ... J 16
44...........................Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels ... ... ... ... ... J 16
45..................................Use of launches, etc. for purpose of prostitution prohibited ... ... J 17
46..............................Control of launches, etc. at public piers and wharves ... ... ... ... J 17
47....................................Launches and ferry vessels to travel with reasonable expedition ... J 17
48....................Report of accidents or damage ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 17
PARTIX
FALSE INFORMATION AND
EXEMPTION
49..............False information .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 18
50..............Power to exempt .......... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 18
First Schedule. Plying Limits .............. ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... J18
Second Schedule...Forms........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... J 20
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY
VESSELS) REGULATIONS
(Cap. 281, section 97)
[12th November, 1965.]
PART I
CITATION, APPLICATION AND
INTERPRETATION
1. These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Citation.
(Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations.
2. These regulations apply to launches not exceeding 300 tons, other
than pleasure vessels within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure
Vessels) Regulations, and to ferry vessels of any tonnage.
3. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-
'certificate of survey' means a certificate of survey issued by a
Government surveyor for the purpose of these regulations;
'Class I, II, III or IV licence', as the case may be, means a licence to ply within the
limits respectively so classed in the First First Schedule. Schedule; and a Class I, II,
III or IV launch or ferry vessel means a launch or ferry vessel so licensed;
'fee' means the appropriate fee, if any, prescribed in the Merchant
Shipping (Fees) Regulations;
'local certificate of competency' means a certificate of competency
issued in accordance with regulation 18;
'owner' includes charterer and agent;
'plying limits' means the plying limits respectively specified in the
First Schedule; First Schedule.
'prescribed' means prescribed by regulation.
PART II
LICENCES AND PERMITS
4. (1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, no
person shall use or cause or permit to be used any launch or ferry
vessel for any commercial purpose except under and in accordance
with a valid licence issued in respect thereof pursuant to the pro-
visions of these regulations:
Provided that no launch or ferry vessel shall be deemed to be used
for a commercial purpose by reason only that she is placed on a time
charter.
(2) No licence shall be issued or renewed under this Part except
upon payment of the prescribed fee.
(3) No licence shall be issued or renewed in respect of any launch
or ferry vessel except upon production of a valid certificate of survey in
respect thereof.
(4) No licence shall be valid for any period exceeding 12 months
from the date of issue or last renewal, as the case may be, or such lesser
period, not being less than 6 months as the Director may determine.
(5) Every licence shall be issued in Form 1 of the forms prescribed
in the Second Schedule, subject to such additions, deletions or
variations in respect of the- conditions specified therein as the Director
may think fit and every such licence may from time to time be renewed
by endorsement thereon.
(6) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $20,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
5. (1) If any licence issued pursuant to the provisions of regulation
4 is lost, destroyed or defaced, the Director may, if satisfied as to the
bona fides of such loss, destruction or defacement and upon payment
of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate licence.
(2) Every duplicate licence issued pursuant to the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be clearly endorsed in a conspicuous place with the
word 'DUPLICATE'
6. (1) With effect from the commencement of these regulations, no
licence shall be issued in respect of any launch or ferry vessel upon
application for the first licensing thereof after construction or first
arrival in the Colony of such launch or ferry vessel
(a)if such launch or ferry vessel is equipped with a hot bulb,
petrol or paraffin engine whether for propulsion or for any
other purpose; or
(b)if the machinery installed for the purpose of propulsion is not
of power, design and construction approved by the Director
and tested to his satisfaction.
(2) No licence, other than a Class 1 licence, shall be issued to any
launch or ferry vessel the registered length of which does not exceed 40
feet.
(3) No Class 11, 111 or IV licence shall be issued to any launch or
ferry vessel unless such launch or ferry vessel
(a) is completely decked; and
(b) exceeds a registered length of 40 feet.
7. Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 6, where
any vessel to which these regulations apply is not eligible for issue
of a licence in accordance with the provisions of that regulation the
Director may in his discretion, and subject to such conditions as he
may think fit, issue to the master thereof a permit in Form 2 of the
forms prescribed in the Second Schedule:
Provided that no such permit shall be issued or renewed-
(a) for any one period exceeding one week; or
(b) except upon payment of the prescribed fee.
8. (1) Any licence or permit issued under this Part shall at
all times be carried in the vessel to which such licence or permit
relates:
Provided that if any such licence or permit is withdrawn or
deposited with the Director for any reason, the Director may, subject
to such conditions or restrictions as he may think fit and upon
payment of such fee as may be prescribed, issue in lieu thereof a
certificate in Form 3 of the forms prescribed in the Second Schedule,
and such certificate shall be carried in the vessel to which it relates
in lieu of the licence or permit.
(2) The owner and master of any vessel in respect of which
any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall each
be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a
fine of $5,000.
9. If any vessel to which any licence or permit issued under
this Part relates-
(a) sustains damage for any reason whatsoever, or
(b) is altered as to construction, machinery or material fittings,
such licence or permit shall with effect from the time of such damage
or alteration be deemed to be suspended and shall remain so sus-
pended until such time as the Director, upon recommendation of
a Government surveyor and payment of such fee as may be pre-
scribed, shall endorse such licence or permit indicating the termina-
tion of the suspension.
10. (1) On transfer of ownership of any vessel which is licensed
under the provisions of these regulations the person to whom the
vessel is transferred shall within 7 days, exclusive of general holidays,
after the transfer deliver to the Director a notice of transfer, -in a
form to be obtained from the Marine Department, signed by the
transferor or his agent and by the transferee or his agent together
with-
(a) the current licence of the vessel;
(b) the current certificate of survey of the vessel; and
(c) the prescribed fee (if any).
(2) Upon receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1) the
Director shall, if so required by the transferee
(a)issue a new licence in the name of the transferee or
appropriately endorse the existing current licence; and
(b)deliver the current certificate of survey of the vessel to the
transferee.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $2,000.
11. (1) If for any reason the owner of any vessel licensed under
these regulations ceases to require that the vessel shall continue to be
so licensed, he shall within 7 days after the cessation of such
requirement deliver, in a form to be obtained from the Marine
Department, notice thereof to the Director, and shall return to the
Director the current licence of the vessel.
(2) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $5,000.
PART III
SURVEYS
12. No survey for the purpose of compliance with any of the
provisions of these regulations shall be a valid survey unless conducted
by a Government surveyor and unless the prescribed fee (if any) has
been paid.
13. (1) Every certificate of survey issued pursuant to any of the
provisions of these regulations shall be securely framed and exhibited at
all times during the validity thereof in some conspicuous part of the
vessel to which such certificate relates.
(2) The owner and master of any vessel who fails to comply with
any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall each be guilty of an offence
and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
14. Every certificate of survey issued for the purposes of
compliance with any of the provisions of these regulations shall be in
Form 4 of the forms. prescribed in the Second Schedule; and the
particulars required for the completion of such certificate shall, so far as
may be applicable to the vessel in question, be inserted therein.
15. (1) For the purpose of completion of any certificate of survey
referred to in regulation 12 in respect of the maximum number of
passengers which may be carried in any launch or ferry
vessel the Government surveyor shall have regard to the clear space
properly available in such launch or ferry vessel and to the following
scales
(a)the scale for vessels of Class 1 licence shall be in the
proportion of 1 passenger for every 7 square feet on the main
deck and all decks above the main deck:
Provided that in the case of ferry vessels plying within
harbour limits (and if in the opinion of the Government
surveyor an improved distribution of weight is thereby
secured) the proportion shall be 1 passenger for every 5
square feet on the main deck and 1 passenger for every 7
square feet on all decks above the main deck;
(b)the scale for vessels of Class II licence shall be in the
proportion of 1 passenger for every 10 square feet on the main
deck and all decks above the main deck;
(c)the scale for vessels of Class III licence shall be in the
proportion of 1 passenger for every 12 square feet on the main
deck and all decks above the main deck;
(d)the scale for approved spaces below the main deck of vessels
of Class 1, 11 or III licence and set apart for the exclusive use
of passengers shall be assessed by the measure of fixed
seating capacity as determined by a Government surveyor;
(e)the scale for open boats shall be determined by the measure of
the fixed seating capacity as determined by a Government
surveyor.
(2) Where any owner of a launch or ferry vessel requires that such
launch or ferry vessel be certified for the carriage of a lesser number of
persons than the maximum number permissible in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number shall be inserted in the
certificate of survey.
(3) Where any Government surveyor considers, having regard to
safety in relation to the type and stability of any launch or ferry vessel,
that such launch or ferry vessel ought not to be certified for the carriage
of the maximum number of persons permissible in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number as the surveyor may
direct shall be inserted in the certificate of survey.
16. (1) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel shall apply for such
launch or ferry vessel to be surveyed yearly or at such lesser intervals
as may be ordered by the Director in any particular case.
(2) If upon any survey required by the provisions of paragraph (1),
the surveyor is satisfied as to the fitness in all respects of the launch or
ferry vessel in question he shall issue a certificate of survey
accordingly.
(3) If upon any survey required by the provisions of paragraph
(1), the surveyor is not satisfied that the launch or ferry vessel in
question is fit in all respect, he shall declare to the owner thereof
his requirements to render such launch or ferry vessel fit and shall
until such requirements are satisfied withhold the issue of a certificate
of survey.
(4) If any certificate of survey is withheld under the provisions
of paragraph (3), any licence or permit issued under Part 11 of these
regulations in respect of the launch or ferry vessel in question shall
be deemed suspended pending the issue of the certificate of survey:
Provided that the Director may in his discretion and subject to
such conditions or restrictions as he may think fit and upon payment
of the prescribed fee, issue, in lieu of a certificate of survey, a permit
to ply pending the issue of such a certificate.
(5) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply
with the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to
imprisonment for 6 months.
PART IV
LOCAL CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY
17. (1) No launch or ferry vessel shall be under way in the
waters of the Colony unless there is on board and in charge thereof
a person who is the holder of an appropriate and valid local certificate
of competency as master and in addition thereto a person in charge
of the machinery who is the holder of an appropriate and valid
local certificate of competency as engineer:
Provided that where a Government surveyor, having regard to
the size and speed of the vessel and the power of the machinery and
location of the controls, certifies that such vessel can be properly
controlled by one person it shall be sufficient for the purposes of this
regulation if the person in charge of the vessel is the holder of both
a valid local certificate of competency as master and also a valid
certificate of competency as engineer.
(2) Any person while in charge of any launch or ferry vessel
and any person while in charge of the machinery thereof shall carry
with him in the vessel his local certificates of competency.
(3) If any of the provisions of this regulation are contravened,
the owner of the launch or ferry vessel in question, whether he was
on board such launch or ferry vessel at the material time or not,
and the person having charge of such launch or ferry vessel at the
material time shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be
liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
18. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation the Director shall
issue local certificates of competency upon application being made
therefor.
(2) Every application for a local certificate of competency as master
or engineer shall be made on a form to be obtained from the Marine
Department and shall be accompanied by
(a) 3 photographs of the applicant; and
(b) the prescribed fee (if any).
(3) No local certificate of competency as master or as engineer shall
be issued unless the applicant therefor--
(a)satisfies the Director as to his competency by examination or
such other manner and in respect of such subjects or other
matters as the Director may require;
(b) is not less than 21 years of age; and
(c)has served in a launch or ferry vessel for not less than 3 years
(i) in the case of an applicant for examination for a local
certificate of competency as master, in a deck capacity; and
(ii) in the case of an applicant for examination for a local
certificate of competency as an engineer, in such capacity in
relation to the machinery as the Director considers likely to
provide adequate practical mechanical experience.
19. Every local certificate of competency shall be issued in Form 5
or 6, as applicable, of the forms prescribed in the Second Schedule.
20. (1) If any valid local certificate of competency is lost, destroyed
or defaced, the Director may upon payment of the prescribed fee issue a
duplicate certificate.
(2) Any duplicate certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be clearly endorsed in a conspicuous place with the
word 'DUPLICATE'
PART V
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF LAUNCHES AND FERRY
VESSELS
21. Subject to the provisions of regulation 24, the master of every
launch and, subject to the provisions of regulation 25, the master of
every ferry vessel shall
(a)not later than 18 hours after arrival at any port of the Colony
report such arrival at the Marine Department or at the nearest
station of the Marine Department to such port of arrival;
(b)produce the licence (if any) relating to such launch or ferry
vessel for endorsement by the appropriate officer of the
Marine Department; and
(c)furnish such particulars relating to the voyage as may be
required by such officer.
22. (1) Subject to the provisions of regulation 24, the master of every
launch and, subject to the provisions of regulation 25, the master of
every ferry vessel about to leave any port of the Colony shall either at
the Marine Department or at the nearest station of the Marine
Department to such port give notice of such intended departure to the
appropriate officer of the Marine Department and shall submit to him
manifests of cargo and shall furnish such particulars as may be required
of the intended voyage and shall produce the licence, or permit granted
under regulation 7, as the case may be, relating to such launch or ferry
vessel for endorsement, upon payment of the prescribed fee (if any), of
clearance thereon.
(2) In the event of any launch or ferry vessel in respect of which
clearance in accordance with the provisions of this regulation has been
granted failing to leave the port in question within 24 hours after such
clearance, the master shall report either at the Marine Department or at
the station of the Marine Department nearest to such port to the
appropriate officer of the Marine Department and obtain, upon payment
of the prescribed fee (if any), amendment of the clearance.
(3) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who contravenes any
of the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and
shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for
6 months.
23. (1) Subject to the provisions of regulations 24 and 25
respectively, no launch or ferry vessel shall leave any port of the Colony
at any time between sunset and sunrise unless the master thereof has,
upon payment of the prescribed fee (if any) first obtained a night
clearance from the appropriate officer of the Marine Department, either at
the Marine Department or at the nearest station of the Marine
Department to the port in question.
(2) The fee (if any) prescribed in respect of paragraph (1) shall be
payable in addition to the fee (if any) payable under regulation 22 on the
giving of notice of departure.
(3) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who contravenes any
of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall
be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6
months.
24. (1) In the case of any launch, not being a ferry vessel, of Class
11, III or IV, the Director may in his discretion grant to the owner or
agent thereof, upon payment of the prescribed fee (if any), a monthly
clearance, and where required such clearance may, upon payment of
such additional fee as may be prescribed, be endorsed for night
clearance.
(2) The owner or agent of any vessel in respect of which clearance
under paragraph (1) has been granted shall, not later than 7 days, after
the end of the expiration of such clearance, return to the Director the
form of clearance issued to him pursuant to such paragraph (1)
completed in the manner indicated thereon.
(3) If any owner or agent fails to comply with any of the provisions
of paragraph (2)
(a)he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $10,000; and
(b)the current monthly clearance granted in respect of such
vessel shall be liable to cancellation at the discretion of the
Director.
25. (1) In the case of any ferry vessel the Director may in his
discretion, upon payment of the prescribed fee (if any), grant to the
owner or agent of such ferry vessel a monthly clearance, and where
required such clearance may, upon payment of such additional fee as
may be prescribed, be endorsed for night clearance.
(2) The owner or agent of any ferry vessel in respect of which a
monthly clearance pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) has been
granted shall make or cause to be made to the Director in the course of
each week a return showing in respect of the previous week
(a) particulars of each voyage made by the vessel;
(b) particulars of all cargo carried on each such voyage;
(e)the number of passengers carried on each such voyage,
specifying the number of persons embarking and disembarking
at each point of call during each such voyage.
(3) If any owner or agent fails to comply with the provisions of
paragraph (2)
(a)he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $10,000; and
(b)the current monthly clearance granted in respect of such
vessel shall be liable to cancellation at the discretion of the
Director.
PART VI
ENGAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF CREW MEMBERS
26. (1) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel shall cause a
book, referred to in these regulatin as the crew book, to be main-
tained on board such launch or ferry vessel in which shall be recorded
in relation to each member of the crew, the following particulars-
(a) name;
(b) Identity Card number, if any is held;
(c) age;
(d) sex;
(e) place of origin;
(f) date and place of birth;
(g) the number of the licence of the vessel (if any) in which
the crew member had previously served;
(h) capacity in which the crew number served in such last
vessel;
(i) the date of discharge of the crew member from such vessel;
(j) the date and place of engagement of the crew member for
service in the vessel in respect of which the crew book is
maintained;
(k) the name and the number of the licence of such vessel;
(l) the duration of the contract of service;
(m) the wages payable and the duration of the pay periods
under such contract;
(n) the date and the place of discharge of the crew member
from the vessel;
(o) the signature and one copy of a photograph of the crew
member; and
(p) the signature of the owner or the agent of the vessel.
(2) Whenever any member of the crew is engaged or discharged
the owner or agent of the launch or ferry vessel in question shall
cause such of the particulars required by paragraph (1) as are appli-
cable to be entered in the crew book and shall not later than 7
days after the date of such engagement or discharge, as the case
may be, produce the crew book to the appropriate officer of the
Marine Department, either at the Marine Department or at the
nearest station of the Marine Department, to the place from which
such launch or ferry vessel operates; and, upon payment of the fee
prescribed (if any), such officer shall counter-sign the entry.
(3) If any person is employed as a member of the crew of any
launch or ferry vessel whose names is not entered in the crew book of such launch or ferry vessel as required by the provisions of para-
graph (1),the master and the owner of the launch or vessel shall
each be guility of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to
a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months; and if any crew
book is not produced to the appropriate officer of the Marine
Department as required by the provisions of that paragraph, the
master and the owner of the vessel to which the crew book relates
shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on convic-
tion to a fine of $5,000.
27. (1) Whenever the master or the engineer of any launch
or ferry vessel is engaged or discharged, the owner of such launch
or ferry vessel shall, not later than 48 hours after such engagement
or discharge, register the fact with the Director, on a form to be
obtained from the Marine Department, and shall pay the fee
(if any) prescribed for the registration thereof.
(2) If the owner of any launch or ferry vessel fails to comply
with any of the provisions of paragraph (1), he shall be guilty of
an offence and shall be liable on conviction to be a fine of $5,000.
28. (1) Whenever the master or engineer of any launch or
ferry vessel is engaged or discharged, he shall, not later than 48 hours
after such engagement or discharge, produce his local certificate of
competency for inspection by the appropriate officer at the Marine
Department or at the station of the Marine Department nearest to
the port at which the vessel in question operates and shall -
(a) give to such officer all such particulars relating to his
engagement or discharge as may be required for the
purpose of registration thereof; and
(b) pay such registration fee (if any) as may be prescribed.
(2) Any master or engineer who fails to comply with any of
the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and
shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
29. (1) The Director shall cause to be maintained at the
Marine Department a register relating to master and engineers of
launches and ferry vessels showing-
(a) the dates of all engagements and discharges of masters
and engineers;
(b) the names of the vessels in or from which they were
engaged or discharged;
(c) particulars of any complaint or charge laid against any
master or engineer; and
(d) the results of any complaint or charge.
(2) The register referred to in paragraph (1) shall be open to
inspection by any owner, master or engineer, or his representative,
of any launch or ferry vessel upon application to the Marine Depart-
ment.
PART VII
[Revoked, L.N. 111701
PART VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
37. (1) The owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations
shall, subject to exemption granted by the Director, cause the name of
such vessel to be painted in English and Chinese characters of
appropriate size on the stern and on either bow of the vessel together
with a number, in English characters, indicating the number of persons
which such vessel is licensed to carry.
(2) Having regard to the type of craft and its employment for the
time being, the Director may in his discretion by notice in writing served
upon the owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations require
that such vessel be painted in such manner or in such colours for the
purpose of identification as he may consider appropriate:
Provided that no such vessel shall be required to be repainted
within 1 year since the last preceding occasion upon which the same
was painted for any purpose before the owner thereof was served with
notice of such requirement.
(3) The Director may refuse to permit any vessel licensed under
these regulations to bear a name which is the same as that of any other
such vessel or which is so similar thereto as, in the opinion of the
Director, likely to give rise to confusion.
38. (1) The owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations
shall cause such vessel to be at all times maintained in a proper state of
cleanliness and repair and any apparatus or equipment fitted therein to
be maintained in good order and proper state of readiness for use.
(2) No structural alterations or additions shall be made to any such
vessel except with the permission in writing of the Director.
(3) No ballast shall be removed from, added to or moved as to
position in any such vessel without the permission in writing of the
Director.
(4)(a) The owner of any vessel in respect of which any of the
provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of
an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000.
(b)The owner of any vessel in respect of which any of the
provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) are contravened shall be
guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine
of $4,000; and, if so required in writing by the Director, shall
restore such vessel to the same condition as to structure or
ballast, as the case may be, as the vessel was in immediately
prior to the contravention, and until such restoration is
effected to the satisfaction of the Director any licence or permit
to ply granted in respect of the vessel shall be deemed to be
suspended.
39. (1) The maximum hire charges for any launch in respect
of which a licence in Class I is in force and which is not structurally
eligible for a licence of any other class may be prescribed from time
to time by the Commissioner for Transport by notification in the
Gazette.
(2) A notice, written in English and Chinese, declaring the
maximum hire charges, if any, for the time being prescribed pur-
suant to the provisions of paragraph (1) shall at all times be posted
in a conspicuous place in every launch to which the provisions of
this regulation apply.
(3) A launch shall be deemed to be on hire from the time
when at the request of the hirer such launch is available, with her
engine running, for the hirer's use.
(4) If the owner or master of any launch to which the pro-
visions of this regulation apply charges, or causes or permits to be
charged, any hire charge in excess of those prescribed pursant to
the provisions of paragraph (1), he shall be guilty of an offence and
shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
(5) The owner of any launch in respect of which any of the
provisions of paragraph (2) are contravened shall be guilty of an
offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
40. The master of any launch or ferry vessel who without
reasonable cause refuses-
(a) in the case of a launch or ferry vessel who without
reasonable cause refuses-
(b) in the case of a ferry vessel, to carry any passenger upon
any route advertised for that vessel,
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a
fine of $5,000.
41. (1) Where at any time any part of the space in any launch or
ferry vessel to which these regulations apply is occupied by cargo or
baggage, the maximum number of passengers which may, in accordance
with the current certificate of survey, be carried shall be reduced at the
rate of 1 passenger for every 7, 10 or 12 superficial feet of space so
occupied according as the vessel is licensed as a Class 1, Class II or
Class 111 vessel respectively.
(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who, having regard to
the provisions of paragraph (1), carries in such launch or ferry vessel a
greater number of passengers than the vessel is permitted to carry shall
be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of
$10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
42. (1) No cargo or pl~senger's baggage shall be carried on the
upper deck of any ferry vessel, if such vessel is fitted with more than
one deck, during any period during which such vessel is engaged in
ferry work.
(2) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the
provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment
for 6 months.
43. (1) The master of any launch not being a ferry vessel, shall
permit any passenger travelling therein to disembark at any place where
such passenger can lawfully disembark without risk, when requested by
such passenger to do so providing that the passenger has either paid
the appropriate hire charge in advance or tenders the charge upon
making such request.
(2) The master of any launch who fails to comply with any of the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be
liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
44. (1) Whenever any ferry vessel is plying as a ferry the master
thereof shall not embark or disembark passengers, unless otherwise
permitted by the Director, except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place, and
then only by means of a gangway adequately secured to the vessel and
the shore respectively and fitted with a handrail, or by landing steps
alongside which such ferry vessel has made fast.
(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no master of any ferry
vessel shall load or unload cargo from a ferry vessel while so plying
except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place.
(3) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the
provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) are contravened shall be guilty of an
offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
45. (1) No launch or ferry vessel shall be used for the purpose of
prostitution, nor for the conveyance of women for such purpose.
(2) Any person who uses any launch or ferry vessel, or causes or
permits the use thereof, in contravention of any of the provisions of
paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $5,000.
46. (1) No launch or ferry vessel, except under and in accordance
with a permit issued by the Director upon payment of the prescribed fee
or as otherwise authorized by law, shall ply for hire, or embark any
passengers or goods from any public pier or wharf, or lie, moor or
anchor within a distance of 100 yards from any such pier or wharf:
Provided that nothing in this regulation shall
(a) operate to prevent-
(i) the landing of passengers or goods at a public pier or
wharf; or
(ii) the mooring of any launch or ferry vessel alongside any
private pier or wharf which may be situated within a distance
of 100 yards from a public pier or wharf; or
(b)apply to any launch or ferry vessel chartered solely for the
purpose of one picnic or other excursion for pleasure.
(2) Every permit referred to in paragraph (1) shall at all times be kept
on board the launch or ferry vessel in relation to which it is issued and
shall be produced for inspection on demand by any police officer,
officer of the Marine Department or officer of the Inland Revenue
Department.
(3) Every permit shall be subject to cancellation at any time at the
discretion of the Director.
(4) The owner and the master of any launch or ferry vessel in
respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) are
contravened shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable
on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
47. (1) Subject to the requirements of safe and proper navigation,
the master of any launch or ferry vessel shall proceed with reasonable
expedition when such launch or ferry vessel is under way and carrying
passengers.
(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply
with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
48. (1) The master of any launch or ferry vessel which is involved in
any accident or has sustained any damage shall report such accident or
damage to the Director as soon as practicable after the occurrence of
such loss or damage.
(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply
with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment
for 6 months.
PARTIX
FALSE INFORMATION AND
EXEMPTION
49. Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining any licence,
certificate, permit, exemption, or other document, or for making any
registration, pursuant to or required by any of the provisions of these
regulations, makes or causes to be made any statement or gives any
information which he knows or has reason to believe to be false in any
material respect shall be guilty of an ofrence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
50. The Director may in his discretion and subject to such
conditions as he may think fit to impose, upon application and upon
payment of the prescribed fee (if any) exempt by notice in writing any
launch or ferry vessel from any requirements contained in or prescribed
by any of the provisions of these regulations where he is satisfied that
such requirement has been substantially complied with or that
compliance therewith is unnecessary having regard to the circumstances
of the case.
FIRST SCHEDULE [reg. 3.1
PLYING LIMITS
CLASS 1 PLYING LIMITS
Harbour and Specified Sheltered Waters
Victoria Harbour Area.
The waters contained within the following boundaries
On the east-A straight line drawn from the westernmost extremity of Siu Chau
Wan Point to the westernmost extremity of A Kung Ngam Point (sometimes
known as Kung Am);
On the west-A straight line drawn from the westernmost point of the Island of
Hong Kong to the westernmost point of Green Island, thence a straight line drawn
from the westernmost point of Green Island to the southeasternmost point of Tsing
Yi, thence along the eastern and northern coast lines of Tsing Yi to the
westernmost extremity of Tsing Yi and thence a straight line drawn true north
therefrom to the mainland.
Aberdeen Area.
The waters contained within Aberdeen Harbour and Aberdeen Channel bounded
on the western entrance by a straight line drawn from the westernmost point on Ap
Lei Chau Island, Fo Yo Kok, true north to the foreshore of Hong Kong Island, and
bounded on the south-east entrance by a straight line drawn from the eastern
foreshore of Ap Lei Chau true east across to the foreshore of Hong Kong Island in
position 22' 14' 16' North Latitude 114' 09' 46' East Longitude.
Junk Bay Area.
The waters of Junk Bay to the northward of a straight line drawn from Lei
Yue Mun point across to the northernmost point of Fat Tau Chau (Junk Island),
the northern shore of Fat Tau Chau, and a straight line drawn from the
easternmost point of Fat Tau Chau to a point of land on the mainland shore in
position 22' 16' 48' North Latitude 114' 16' 30. East Longitude.
Port Shelter Area.
The waters of Port Shelter and Rocky Harbour bounded on the north and west
by the mainland shore and on the south and east by a straight line drawn from La
Tau Ko point to the southernmost point of Ngau Tau Island (off Shelter Island)
thence by a straight line to the southernmost point of Tiu Chung Chau (Jim
Island), thence by a straight line to the southern extremity of Leung Shuen Wan
Chau (High Island), thence by the western and northern shore of Leung Shuen Wan
Chau to its eastern extremity, thence by a straight line drawn true north to the
mainland shore.
Tolo Harbour Area.
The waters of Tide Cove, Tolo Harbour and Plover Cove within an area
bounded by the mainland shore, by a straight line drawn from the western
extremity of Wu Kwai Sha Tsui to the south-western extremity of Pak Sha Tau
Chau (Harbour Island), thence by the northern shore of Pak Sha Tau Chau to its
eastern extremity, thence by a straight line across to the point of land on the
mainland shore in position 22' 27' 42' North Latitude 114' 15' 26' East Longitude.
CLASS II PLYING LIMITS
Partly Sheltered Waters, Specified Areas
Western Approaches.
The waters to the westward of the Victoria Harbour Class 1 plying limit and
bounded by a straight line drawn from the western extremity of Green Island to the
southern extremity of Kau I Chau, thence by a straight line to the southern
extremity of Hay Ling Chau, thence by a straight line to the eastern extremity of
Cheung Chau thence by the eastern, northern and western shore of Cheung Chau to
its south-western extremity, in position 22' 12' 10' North Latitude 114' 00' 56'
East Longitude, thence by a straight line to the southeastern shore of Shek Ku
Chau in position 22' IF 53' North Latitude 113' 59' 32' East Longitude, thence
along the eastern shore of Shek Ku Chau to the northernmost point of the island,
thence by a straight line drawn true north to the coast of Lantau, thence by the
eastern shore of Lantau to a point of and on its north shore in position 22' 20' 07'
North Latitude 114' 01' 16' East Longitude, thence by a straight line to a point of
land on the mainland shore of Castle Peak in position 22' 22' 00' North Latitude
113' 56' 22' East Longitude, thence by the mainland shore to the boundary of the
Class 1 plying limit.
East Lamma Channel Area.
The waters of East Lamma Channel to seaward of Ap Lei Chau, to seaward of
the Class 1 plying limits of Aberdeen Harbour and Aberdeen Channel and the
southern coast of Hong Kong Island, and to seaward of the south-western limit of
the Victoria Harbour Class 1 plying area, bounded by a straight line drawn from the
south-western extremity of Green Island to the Northern extremity of Lamma
Island, thence by the eastern shore of Lamma Island to its eastern extremity,
thence by a straight line across to the southern extremity of Hong Kong Island.
Eastern Approaches.
Those waters to seaward of the eastern boundary of Victoria Harbour as
specified in the Third Schedule to the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance
and to seaward of the Class 1 plying limits specified for the Junk Bay and Port
Shelter Areas, bounded by a straight line drawn from Hak Kok Tau (Cape
Collinson) to a point of land on Tung Lung (Lam Tong Island) in 22' 15'20'North
Latitude 114' 16' 58' East Longitude, thence by the western shore of Tung Lung to
a
point on its eastern extremity in position 22' 15' North Latitude 114 17' 44 East
Longitude, thence by a straight line to the south-eastern extremity of Steep Island,
thence by a straight line to the eastern extremity of Trio Island, thence by a
straight line to the southern extremity of Bluff Island, thence by the northern shore
of Bluff Island to its eastern extremity, thence by a straight line to the south-
western extremity of Town Island, thence by the west shore of Town Island to its
north-western extremity, thence by a straight line drawn true west to the shore of
Leung Shuen Wan Chau.
Mirs Bay Area.
The waters in Starling Inlet, Crooked Harbour, Tolo Channel and Long
Harbour bounded on the east by a straight line drawn from a position on the
mainland shore in 22' 35' IT' North Latitude 114' 16' 06 East Longitude to the
eastern extremity of Kat 0 Chau (Crooked Island), thence by a straight line to the
northern extremity of Pak Sha Chau (Round Island), thence by the western shore of
Pak Sha Chau to its southern extremity, thence by a straight line to the north-
western extremity of Chik Chau (Port Island) position 22' 30 36' North Latitude
114' 21 18 East Longitude, thence by the western shore of Chik Chau to its
southern extremity, thence by a straight line drawn to the northern extremity of
Tap Mun Chau (Grass Island) position 22' 29 14' North Latitude 114' 21 27' East
Longitude, thence by the western shore of Tap Mun Chau to its southern
extremity, thence by a straight line drawn true south to Boulder Point on the
mainland shore in position 22' 27' 45' North Latitude 114' 21 30 East Longitude,
but excluding the waters of Tide Cove, Tolo Harbour and Plover Cove specified as
Class I plying areas.
CLASS III PLYING LIMITS
Waters of the Colony
The waters of the Colony not included within the limits specified for Class 1
and Class 11 plying areas but included within the boundaries of the Colony as
defined in the Second Schedule to the interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance.
CLASS IV PLYING LIMITS
River Trade Limits
The waters in the vicinity of the Colony within the following boundaries.
namely on the east, meridian 114' 30' east; on the south, parallel 22' 9 north; on
the west, meridian 113' 31' east; and all inland waterways in the province of
Kwongtung and the province of Kwongsi to which access can be obtained from the
area defined above.
SECOND SCHEDULE
FORM 1 [reg. 4.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS
(M.O. 138) (Front of cover)
Audit No . ...............
LICENCE
FOR
CLASS ....................................
TYPE OF VESSEL ...........................................................................
NAME OF VESSEL
...........................................................................
LICENCE NO . ....................
LICENSED TO PLY ........................................................................
.....................................
.....................................
(Inside Cover)
CONDITIONS OF LICENCE
1 All the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance as now or as hereafter
to be amended, and of the regulations for the time being and from time to time
in force thereunder which do or shall relate or apply to the licensed vessel shall
be duly complied with and observed.
2.The International Collision Regulations shall in all respects be duly complied
with and observed by and in respect of the licensed vessel.
3.The number of passengers this vessel is licensed to carry shall not be exceeded
(page 2).
4.The plying limits for which this vessel is licensed shall be adhered to (pages 2
and 63).
5.This vessel is/is not permitted to tow. (When towing no passengers may be
carried).
6.Subject to condition 5, when this vessel is engaged in towing it shall exhibit the
prescribed lights as shown on the leaflet attached to page 64 of the licence
book.
7. Standard crew record books are to be supplied and kept up-to-date.
8. This licence is not transferable.
..................for Director of Marine
Page 1.
(Chinese Version of Inside Cover)
Page 2.
Licence No . .....Class
Name of Vessel: ..1
...............................
Name of Owner: .................................................................................
Address of Owner: ...............................................
..........................
Name of Master Engineer: See Pages 5 to 9.
Registered Dimensions:-
Length in.
Breadth: ft. in.
Depth ft. in.
Gross Tonnage: ..................................................................
Net Tonnage: ......................................................................
Type of Vessel: ..................................................................................
Pressure allowed on safety valve: Ibs. per sq. in.
Engine horse power: ............................................................................
Permanent Ballast: .1
Number of persons the vessel is licensed to carry within:
Class 1. Limits: ...Class Ill Limits:
Class II Limits: ...Class IV Limits:
including ..........crew.
Fee for Licence Book
.............
shroff's Signature.
Page 3.
(Chinese Version of Page 2)
Page 4.
MACHINERY
Type of Main Engines ........................................................................
Makers Engine No . ...............................................................................
Auxiliary Machinery ...........................................................................
Remarks .............................................................................................
.....................................
.....................................
.....................................
FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES
Number and type of Fire Extinguishers ...................................................
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES
Number of Lifebuoys ...........................................................................
Number of Lifebelts ...........................................................................
Other L.S.A . .......................................................................................
LIGHTS AND SOUND SIGNALS
Navigation Lights: Mast/Side/Stern/Towing/Anchor
Sound Signals: Mechanical Horn/Foghorn/Bell
LICENCE BOOK
Pages 5, 6, 7, 8 9.
Local Certificates of Competency of Master or Engineer.
Pages 10, 11 12.
Endorsements.
Pages 13, 14 15.
Changes of Ownership and other endorsements.
Pages 16 to 59.
Reports of Arrivals and Departures of vessel.
Pages 60 to 62.
Renewals of Licence.
Page 63.
Diagram of Plying limits.
Page 64.
Diagram of Navigation Lights.
Inside Back Cover.
Licence Receipt to be attached here.
FORm 2 [reg. 7.1
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS)
REGULATIONS
(M.0. 99)
TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR AN UNLICENSED VESSEL TO REMAIN
IN THE WATERS OF THE COLONY FOR A PERIOD
NOT EXCEEDING ONE WEEK
Name of Vessel Foreign Registry No .
Name of Master Certificate No .
Tonnage Nett Light Dues Receipt No .
From ....Via
Cargo ...tons No. of Passengers
Date of Arrival
....................................................................................
Towing
.............................................................................
Special Conditions
..............................................................................
This permit expires on .and must be produced at
the Marine Department at the time of reporting clearance.
This vessel may be allowed to load cargo, embark passengers or tow any vessel
in the waters of the Colony at the sole discretion of the Director of Marine.
Fee ..........................................
.................................
,~~ro ture.
Date .............................Audit No . .................................... for Director of Marine. MARINE
DEPARTMENT,
HONG KONG.
(Chinese Version)
FORm 3 [reg. 8.1
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS)
REGULATIONS
TEMPORARY OPERATING PERMIT FOR LAUNCHES
OR FERRY VESSELS
The licence book of this vessel is deposited in the Marine Department,
Hong Kong, pending
...........................................................................
Name of Vessel
....................................................................................
Name of Master ....Cert. No .
Name of Engineer ..Cert. No .
No. of Passengers allowed including crew within the
Class 1 limits ....Class 11 limits
Class III limits ..Class IV limits
1. This temporary receipt must be kept on board when this vessel is under way
and produced on demand to any Marine or Police Officer.
2. This temporary receipt is valid for days only and
must be returned in exchange for the Licence Book deposited in the Marine
Department.
Date ....................................
for Director of Marine.
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
HONG KONG.
(Chinese Version)
FORm 4 [reg. 14.1
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS
1TONG KONG
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY
FOR THE HULL, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OF LAUNCHES,
AND FERRY VESSELS
Issued by the Marine Department (Ship Surveys)
Name of Vessel ....Licence No . to ply in Class
Length Reg . ......Breadth Reg . Depth Reg .
Tonnage: Gross .... Nett
Name of Owner ..... Address
We/I the undersigned Surveyor(s) of Ships hereby certify:
(1) That on the ...........day of 19 the hull and
equipment of the above-named vessel was thoroughly examined and was
found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until the
....day of ..19
(2) That on the ..............day of 1 19 the
machinery, boilers and pressure vessels of the said vessel were inspected
and found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until
the ..day of ..19
(3) That the safety valves satisfy the requirements of the Merchant Shipping
Ordinance and have been set for a maximum pressure of Ibs.
per sq. inch.
(4)That the vessel is properly fitted with navigation lights and with the means
for making sound signals.
(5) That the vessel is properly found with anchors and cables.
(6)That the vessel has been subjected to a stability test and has ............... tons
of ballast permanently on board.
(7)That the vessel is equipped with the following Life Saving Appliances in
accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances)
Regulations.
Boats .........B.A. . Lifebuoys
Lifejackets ...........................
(8)That the vessel is provided with the following fire-extinguishing
appliances in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances)
Regulations ...........................................................................
.................................
.................................
(9)That all openings in the main deck are efficiently protected by coamings
or casing and are capable of being closed water-tight, and that all seats are
properly secured in position and that suitable awnings are provided.
(10)That the crew is sufficient for the requirements of the vessel and both the
master and engineer are in possession of the appropriate Certificates of
Competency issued by the Director of Marine.
(11) This vessel is permitted to tow. (When towing no passengers may
is _no not
be carried).
(12)That the spaces measured for passenger accommodation and the numbers
of passengers that the vessel may carry within the various limits are as
follows:
Passengers (and Crew)
Spaces
Class 1 Class 41 Class III Class IV
Crew .................................
Cabins ..............................
Cockpit ..............................
Main Deck ........................
............... Deck
Total persons ..........................................
If the space measured for passenger accommodation is at any time occupied
by cargo or passengers' baggage, then one passenger is to be deducted for every
7, 10 or 12 superficial feet of space so occupied, accordingly as the vessel is
plying in Class 1, Class II, Class III limits, respectively.
Rernarks:-This vessel is permitted to ply with a Combined Coxswain and
Engineer ...........................................................................
...............................
This Certificate expires on the .day of 19
Hong Kong ...day of ....19
(Paragraphs: .
. ........Surveyor or of S
hips
(Paragraphs: . .......... ............................
of Ships.
(Delete the portions of the form that do not apply)
This Certificate of Survey shall be securely framed and exhibited at all times in
some conspicuous part of the vessel.
FORM 5 [reg. 19.1
(Front of cover)
E. a R.
LOCAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
MASTER
HONG KONG
UNDER PARTS II, XIII AND XIV OF THE
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
(Page 1) (Inside Front Cover)
M.O. 128
at
E. R.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
HONG KONG
Certificate No . .............................................
Record Book Ref. No . .................................
This is to certify that the Bearer .........................................................
....................
Age ......Height .....feet and ..inches.
Nationality ......H.K.I.C. No .
has passed the prescribed examination and is considered competent to take
charge of a Powered Vessel of 151601300 tons and under as Master.
Examination fee Receipt No .
Further Qualifications .....................................................................
.....................................
..................................... 1
(Page 2) Audit No . ..................
MARINE DEPARTMENT
Hong Kong ................19
PHOTOGRAPH
Signature
.................
for Director of Marine.
(Page 3)
ENDORSEMENTS
Passed Eyesight Test ...........................................................................
.................................................
for Director of Marine.
............ 19
(Page 4)
ENDORSEMENTS
(Page 5)
RECORD OF SERVICE
Date
Name of Vessel Signature
From To
(Page 6) (Inside Back Cover)
RECORD OF SERVICE
Date
Name of Vessel Signature
From To
M.O. 59A
FORM 6
E. a R
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY
(ENGINEER)
HONG KONG
UNDER SECTION 97
MERCHANT SHIPPING 0
(Chapter 28 1)
MARINE DEPARTMENT
HONG KONG
(Page 1) (Inside Front Cover)
E. a R.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE
(Chapter 281)
HONG KONG
Certificate No . ...................................................
This is to certify that the Bearer ......................................................
.....................................
.....................................
Age ....Height ....feet and ...inches.
Native of ..........................................................................................
has been examined and is considered competent to take charge of a Steam/Motor
.........................................................................................................
.....................................
Examination fee ....Receipt No .
Limitations .................................................................................
.....................................
.....................................
(Page 2) No .
MARINE DEPARTMENT
Hong Kong Kong ....19
..................... ...................................................
Examiner for Director of Marine
(Page 3)
ENDORSEMENTS
(Page 4)
ENDORSEMENTS
(Page 5)
ENDORSEMENTS
(Page 6)
ENDORSEMENTS
L.N. 88/65. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 25/70. L.N. 18/73. L.N. 144/65. Citation. Application. L.N. 11/70. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Interpretation. L.N. 11/70. First Schedule. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) First Schedule. General provisions relating to licensing. Second Schedule, Form 1. L.N. 255/74. Lost, destroyed or defaced licences. Issue of licences. Issue of permits. Second Schedule. Form 2. Licences and permits to be carried. Second Schedule, Form 3. L.N. 255/74. Suspension of licence or permit in event of damage to vessel pending survey. Change of ownership. L.N. 255/74. Termination of requirement for licensing. L.N. 255/74. Surveys. Certificates of survey to be carried in the vessel. L.N. 255/74. Contents of certificate of survey. Second Schedule, Form 4. Maximum number of passengers. Periodical surveys. L.N. 255/74. Launches and ferry vessels to carry certificated masters and engineers. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 255/74 Issue of local certificates of competency. L.N. 11/70. Form of local certificates of competency. Second Schedule. Forms 5 and 6. L.N. 11/70. Loss, etc., of local certificates of competency. Report of arrival. Notice of departure. L.N. 255/74. Night clearance. L.N. 255/74. Monthly clearance for certain launches. L.N. 255/74. Monthly clearance of ferry vessels. L.N. 255/74. Engagement or discharge of members of crew. L.N. 255/74. Duty of owner on engagement or discharge of master or engineer. L.N. 255/74. Duty of master or engineer upon engagement or discharge. L.N. 255/74. Records of engagement and discharge of masters and engineers. Identification of craft. L.N.11/70. L.N. 11/70. Vessels to be kept clean and in good repair. L.N . 11/70. Prescribing of hire charges for certain launches. L.N. 18/73. L.N. 255/74. L.N. 255/74. Refusal to carry passengers. L.N. 255/74. Reduction in passenger space in certain circumstances. L.N. 255/74. Prohibition of cargo, etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels. L.N. 255/74. Disembarkation of passengers from launches. L.N .255/74. Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels. L.N .255/74. Use of launches, etc. for purpose of prostitution prohibited. L.N. 255/74. Control of launches, etc. at public piers and wharves. L.N. 255/74. Launches and ferry vessels to travel with reasonable expedition. L.N. 255/74. Report of accidents or damage. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 255/74. False information. L.N. 255/74. Power to exempt. L.N. 25/70. (Cap. 1.) (Cap. 1.)
Abstract
L.N. 88/65. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 25/70. L.N. 18/73. L.N. 144/65. Citation. Application. L.N. 11/70. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Interpretation. L.N. 11/70. First Schedule. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) First Schedule. General provisions relating to licensing. Second Schedule, Form 1. L.N. 255/74. Lost, destroyed or defaced licences. Issue of licences. Issue of permits. Second Schedule. Form 2. Licences and permits to be carried. Second Schedule, Form 3. L.N. 255/74. Suspension of licence or permit in event of damage to vessel pending survey. Change of ownership. L.N. 255/74. Termination of requirement for licensing. L.N. 255/74. Surveys. Certificates of survey to be carried in the vessel. L.N. 255/74. Contents of certificate of survey. Second Schedule, Form 4. Maximum number of passengers. Periodical surveys. L.N. 255/74. Launches and ferry vessels to carry certificated masters and engineers. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 255/74 Issue of local certificates of competency. L.N. 11/70. Form of local certificates of competency. Second Schedule. Forms 5 and 6. L.N. 11/70. Loss, etc., of local certificates of competency. Report of arrival. Notice of departure. L.N. 255/74. Night clearance. L.N. 255/74. Monthly clearance for certain launches. L.N. 255/74. Monthly clearance of ferry vessels. L.N. 255/74. Engagement or discharge of members of crew. L.N. 255/74. Duty of owner on engagement or discharge of master or engineer. L.N. 255/74. Duty of master or engineer upon engagement or discharge. L.N. 255/74. Records of engagement and discharge of masters and engineers. Identification of craft. L.N.11/70. L.N. 11/70. Vessels to be kept clean and in good repair. L.N . 11/70. Prescribing of hire charges for certain launches. L.N. 18/73. L.N. 255/74. L.N. 255/74. Refusal to carry passengers. L.N. 255/74. Reduction in passenger space in certain circumstances. L.N. 255/74. Prohibition of cargo, etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels. L.N. 255/74. Disembarkation of passengers from launches. L.N .255/74. Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels. L.N .255/74. Use of launches, etc. for purpose of prostitution prohibited. L.N. 255/74. Control of launches, etc. at public piers and wharves. L.N. 255/74. Launches and ferry vessels to travel with reasonable expedition. L.N. 255/74. Report of accidents or damage. L.N. 11/70. L.N. 255/74. False information. L.N. 255/74. Power to exempt. L.N. 25/70. (Cap. 1.) (Cap. 1.)
Identifier
https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/3092
Edition
1964
Volume
v18
Subsequent Cap No.
281
Number of Pages
29
Files
Collection
Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online
Citation
“MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS,” Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online, accessed May 26, 2025, https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/3092.
