MERCHANT SHIPPING (LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES) REGULATIONS

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES) REGULATIONS

MERCHANT SHIPPING SAVING APPLIANCES)
REGULATIONS.

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS.

Regulation.................................. Page.

1. Citation ................................... ... ... ... ... ... K2

2............................Interpretation, application and construction ... ... ... ... ... K 2

3.................Classification of ships ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 3

4. Ships of Class A...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 4
5. Ships of Class B...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 6
6. Ships of Class C...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 8
7. Ships of Class D...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... . K10
8. Ships of Class E...................... ... ... . ... ... ... ... K11
9. Ships of Class F...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 13
10. Ships of Class G............... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K15
11. Ships of Class H............... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 16
12. Ships of Class J .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 16
13. Ships of Class K ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 16
14. Ships of Class L ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 17
15. Ships of Class M ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 18
16. Ships of Class N ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 18

First Schedule. Table of Davits and Capacity of Boats (generally) ... ... ... K 18

Second Schedule. Tables of Lifebuoys ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 19

Third Schedule. Specified Areas ................. ... ... ... ... ... ... K 20

Fourth Schedule. Table relating to davits and the capacity of lifeboats and

inflatable liferafts carried in ships of Classes G and L ... K 21

Fifth Schedule..........Specified Sheltered Waters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... K 22





MERCHANT SHIPPING (LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES)
REGULATIONS.

(Cap. 281, section 38).

[12th November, 1965.]

1. These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Life
Saving Appliances) Regulations.

2. (1) For the purposes of these regulations, unless the context
otherwise requires

'approved' in relation to life saying appliances of any kind referred to
in these regulations means approved by the Director;

'pilgrim trade- means the conveyance to or from any port in the Red Sea
of Mohammedan pilgrims going to or returning from the Hedjaz;

'River Trade Limits means

(a)the waters in the vicinity of the Colony within the following
boundaries

(i) to the East, meridian 114' 30' East;

(ii) to the South, parallel 22' 9' North;

(iii) to the West, meridian 113' 31' East; and

(b)all inland waterways in the provinces of Kwangtung and
Kwangsi on the mainland of China to which access can be
obtained by water from the area defined in paragraph (a);

'Rules' means the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Rules
1958 made by the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, in the
United Kingdom, in exercise of powers conferred by section 427 of
the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, as substituted by section 2 of the
Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act 1949, and all other
powers enabling him in that behalf, and any such rules amending
the same;.

'Simla Rule ship' means a passenger steamer which is engaged or about
to be engaged on any international voyage involving the carriage
at any one time of more than fifty unberthed passengers--

(a)in the pilgrim trade to or from any country which for the time
being accedes to the Simla Rules 1931, made pursuant to the
provisions of the International Conven





tion for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1929, from or to any port in
the Red Sea; or

(b)in any trade other than the pilgrim trade, to or from any such
country,

provided that the keel of such ship was laid after the 1 st day of
January, 1933, or that such ship was certified to carry more than
fifty unberthed passengers at any one time in any trade referred to
in this definition during a period of two years prior to that date;
and the expression 'existing Simla Rule ship' means a ship the keel
of which was laid within such period and which was, within such
period, certified to carry such passengers;

'specified area' means any area specified in the Third Schedule;

'specified sheltered waters' means the waters contained in any area
specified in the Fifth Schedule.

(2) Otherwise than as provided in paragraph (1), words and
expressions used in these regulations and in the Rules or the Ordinance
shall have the same meaning as is assigned thereto in the Rules or the
Ordinance as the case may be.

(3) Subject to the specific provisions of these regulations and to
such consequential modifications as may be required to give effect to
such specific provisions, the Rules shall apply in the case of ships to
which these regulations apply in the manner hereinafter specified and
such Rules shall be construed as one with these regulations:

Provided that in case of existing Simla Rule ships which do not
already comply with the Rules as modified by these regulations,
compliance shall be deemed sufficient if such improvements as are
practicable and reasonable are made with a view to providing
substantial compliance with the general principles of the Rules as so
modified.

(4) In so far as the Rules are applied to ships to which these
regulations apply, references to the Minister shall be construed as
references to the Director.

(5) Paragraphs (2) to (7) inclusive of rule 48 of the Rules shall not
apply in the case of any ship to which these regulations apply.

3. (1) For the purposes of these regulations the ships to which the
regulations apply shall be arranged in the following classes

Simla Rule ships-not engaged in the pilgrim trade.

trade, plying on long international voyages.





trade, plying on long international voyages in specified
areas.

trade, plying on short international voyages.

trade, plying on short international voyages in
specified areas.

Simla Rule ships-engaged in the pilgrim trade.

plying on long international voyages.

plying on short international voyages.

Other ships.

Limits.

international voyages not being certified to carry
passengers.

proceed to sea within a range not exceeding six
hundred miles from the Colony.

Class K. Trawlers.

Colony.

boats or ships of Class N) which proceed to sea.

inclusive of the Rules) exceeding 15 tons burden.

(2) In any case of doubt as to which class, if any, is applicable for
the registration of a ship under these regulations the decision of the
Director shall be final.

4. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules $hall
apply to ships of Class A in the same manner as they apply to ships of
Class 1.

(2) Rule 3 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class A subject to
the following modifications

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 3 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall, subject to the
provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and





rule 48 of the Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these
regulations), be fitted, in accordance with its length, with the
number of sets of davits determined in accordance with
column (A) of the table set out in the First Schedule to these
regulations:

Provided that

(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to
place on any particular ship the number of davits specified in
such column (A) and the total capacity of the lifeboats carried
in such ship is not less than the minimum aggregate capacity
determined in accordance with column (D) of such table, then
the Director may authorize, if in all the circumstances he is
satisfied that it is safe and expedient, such lesser number of
sets of davits, not being less than the minimum number
determined in accordance with column (B) of the table, as he
may think fit; and

(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number of
sets of davits greater than the number of lifeboats required to
accommodate the total number of persons which the ship is
certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 3 of the Rules

Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with the
provisions of rule 3 of the Rules (as modified by this
regulation) do not provide accommodation for the total
number of persons which the ship is certified to carry or the
minimum aggregate capacity determined in accordance with
column (D) of the table set out in the First Schedule to these
regulations, whichever is the less, additional sets of davits
with lifeboats attached shall be fitted as far as is practicable in
the circumstances to make up the deficiency in such
accommodation. If in the opinion of the Director it is
impracticable to fit such additional sets of davits, additional
lifeboats or, in the discretion of the Director, such approved
liferafts or other approved buoyant apparatus as he may think
fit to make up the deficiency shall be carried, such additional
lifeboats or such liferafts or buoyant apparatus being stowed
in such manner as the Director may determine but not so as to
impede the efficient operation of the two emergency boats
carried in compliance with paragraph (4) of rule 3 of the Rules.

(e)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (13) of rule 3 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry at least
the number of lifebuoys determined in accordance





with column 2 of Part 1 of the table set out in the Second
Schedule to these regulations.

(d)The provisions of paragraph (12) of rule 3 of the Rules shall
not apply to ships of Class A.

(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in ships of
Class A in the same manner as such rule applies to lifeboats carded in
ships of Class I subject to the following modification, namely, that the
Director may in his discretion authorize a reduction, not exceeding one
half, in the quantity of condensed milk required to be carried by such
lifeboats.

5. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules shall
apply to ships of Class B in the same manner as they apply to ships of
Class 1.

(2) Rule 3 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class B subject to the
following modifications

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 3 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall, subject to the
provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and rule 48 of the
Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these regulations), be
fitted, in accordance with its length, with the number of sets of
davits specified in column (A) of the table set out in the First
Schedule to these regulations:

Provided that

(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to
place on any particular ship the number of davits specified in
such column (A) and the total capacity of the lifeboats carded
in such ship is not less than the minimum aggregate capacity
specified in column (F) of such table, then the Director may
authorize, if in all the circumstances he is satisfied that it is safe
and expedient, such lesser number of sets of davits, not being
less than the number specified in column (B) of the table, as he
may think fit; and

(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number of
sets of davits greater than the number of lifeboats required to
accommodate the total number of persons which the ship is
certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 3 of the Rules

(i) Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with the
foregoing provisions of this Rule (as modified by this





regulation) do not provide accommodation for the total
number of persons which the ship is certified to carry or
the minimum cubic capacity specified in column (F) of
the table set out in the First Schedule to these regula-
tions whichever is the less, additional sets of davits with
lifeboats attached shall be fitted so far as is practicable
in the circumstances to make up the deficiency in such
accommodation. If in the opinion of the Director it is
not practicable to fit such additional sets of davits, addi-
tional lifeboats or, in the discretion of the Director, such
approved liferafts or other approved buoyant apparatus
as he may think fit to make up the deficiency shall be
carried, such additional lifeboats or such liferafts or
buoyant apparatus being stowed in such manner as the
Director may determine but not so as to impede the
efficient operation of the two emergency boats carried
in compliance with paragraph (4) of this rule.
(ii) In the case of ships of Class B engaged on voyages
in Area B specified in the Third Schedule to these regula-
tions where the lifeboats carried in compliance with the
foregoing provisions of this rule (as modified by this
regulation) do not accommodate eighty per cent of the
total number of persons which the ship is certified to carry,
or the minimum cubic capacity specified in column (F)
of the First Schedule to these regulations, whichever is
the less, additional sets of davits with lifeboats attached
shall be fitted so far as is practicable in the circumstances
to make up the deficiency in such accommodation. If in
the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to fit such
additional sets of davits, additional lifeboats or, in the
discretion of the Director, such approved liferafts or other
buoyant apparatus as he may think fit to make up the
deficiency shall be carried, such additional lifeboats or
such liferafts or buoyant apparatus being stowed in such
manner as the Director may determine but not so as to
impede the efficient operation of the two emergency boats
required to be carried in compliance with paragraph (4)
of this rule.

(c)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (13) of rule 3 of the Rules-
Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry at
least the number of lifebuoys determined in accordance
with column 2 of Part 1 of the table set out in the Second
Schedule to these regulations.

(d)The provisions of paragraph (12) of rule 3 of the Rules
shall not apply to ships of Class B.





(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in ships of
Class B in the same manner as such rule applies to lifeboats carried in
ships of Class I subject to the following modifications

(a)the Director may in his discretion authorize a reduction, not
exceeding one half, in the quantity of condensed milk required
to be carried in such lifeboats; and

(b)in the case of ships of Class B engaged on voyages in Area B
specified in the Third Schedule to these regulations, no
condensed milk need be carried in such lifeboats.

6. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules' shall
apply to ships of Class C in the same manner as they apply to ships of
Class 11.

(2) Rule 4 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class C subject to the
following modifications

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 4 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall, subject to the
provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and of rule 48 of the
Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these regulations), be
fitted, in accordance with its length, with -the number of sets
of davits determined in accordance with column (A) of the
table set out in the First Schedule to these regulations:

Provided that

(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to
place on any particular ship the number of davits specified in
such column (A) and the total capacity of the lifeboats carried
in such ship is not less than the minimum aggregate capacity
specified in column (E) of such table, then the Director may
authorize, if in all the circumstances he is satisfied that it is
safe and expedient, such lesser number of sets of davits, not
being less than the number specified in column (B) of the table,
as he may think fit; and

(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number of
sets of davits greater than the number of lifeboats required to
accommodate the total number of persons which the ship is
certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (3) of rule 4 of the Rules

A lifeboat shall be attached to every set of davits.





(c)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with this rule
(as modified by this regulation) do not provide
accommodation for eighty per cent of the total number of
persons which the ship is certified to carry or the minimum
cubic capacity specified in column (E) of the table set out in
the First Schedule to these regulations, whichever is the less,
additional sets of davits with lifeboats attached shall be fitted
so far as is practicable in the circumstances to make up the
deficiency in such accommodation. If in the opinion of the
Director it is not practicable to fit such additional sets of
davits, additional lifeboats or, in the discretion of the Director,
such approved liferafts or other approved buoyant apparatus
as he may think fit to make up the deficiency shall be carried,
such additional lifeboats or such liferafts, or buoyant
apparatus being stowed in such manner as the Director may
determine but not so as to impede the efficient operation of
the two emergency boats carried in compliance with
paragraph (4) of this rule.

(d)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (11) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the number of lifeboats carried in compliance with
this rule (as modified by these regulations) is thirteen or less
and the ship is fitted with the minimum number of sets of
davits determined in accordance with column (B) of the table
set out in the First Schedule to these regulations, one of such
lifeboats shall be a Class A motor lifeboat or a Class B motor
lifeboat or a mechanically propelled lifeboat.

(e)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (16) of rule 4 of the Rules--

Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry at least
the number of lifebuoys determined in accordance with
column 2 of Part 1 of the table set out in the Second Schedule
to these regulations.

The provisions of paragraphs (6), (7), (12) and (15)
of rule 4 of the Rules shall not apply to ships of
Class C. 1

(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in ships of
Class C in the same manner as such rule applies to lifeboats carried in
ships of Class 1 subject to the following modification, namely, that the
Director may in his discretion authorize the omission of biscuits and
condensed milk from the rations to be carried in such boats.





7. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules shall
apply to ships of Class D in the same manner as they apply to ships of
Class 11.

(2) Rule 4 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class D subject to the
following modifications

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 4 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall subject to the
provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and of rule 48 of the
Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these regulations), be
fitted, in accordance with its length, with the number of sets of
davits specified in column (A) of the table set out in the First
Schedule to these regulations:

Provided that

(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to
place on any particular ship the number of davits specified in
such column (A) and the total capacity of the lifeboats carried
in such ship is not less than the minimum aggregate capacity
specified in column (E) of such table, then the Director may
authorize, if in all the circumstances he is satisfied that it is
safe and expedient, such lesser number of sets of davits, not
being less than the number specified in column (B) of the
table, as he may think fit; and

(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number of
sets of davits greater than the number of lifeboats required to
accommodate the number of persons which the ship is
certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (3) of rule 4 of the Rules

A lifeboat shall be attached to every set of davits.

(c)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with this rule
(as modified by this regulation) do not provide accommodation
for sixty per cent of the total number of persons which the ship
is certified to carry or the minimum cubic capacity specified in
column (E) of the table set out in the First Schedule to these
regulations, whichever is the less, additional sets of davits
with lifeboats attached shall be fitted so far as is practicable in
the circumstances to make up the deficiency in such
accommodation. If in the opinion of the Director it is not
practicable to fit such additional sets of davits, additional
lifeboats or, in





the discretion of the Director, such approved liferafts or other
approved buoyant apparatus as he may think fit to make up
the deficiency shall be carried, such additional lifeboats or
such liferafts or buoyant apparatus being stowed in such
manner as the Director may determine but not so as to impede
the efficient operation of the two emergency boats carried in
compliance with paragraph (4) of this rule.

(d)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (11) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the number of lifeboats carried in compliance with
this rule (as modified by this regulation) is thirteen or less and
the ship is fitted with the minimum number of sets of davits
determined in accordance with column (B) of the table set out
in the First Schedule to these regulations, one of such
lifeboats shall be a Class A motor lifeboat or a Class B motor
lifeboat or a mechanically propelled lifeboat.

(e)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (16) of rule 4 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry at least
the number of lifebuoys determined in accordance with
column 2 of Part 1 of the table set out in the Second Schedule
to these regulations.

(f)The provisions of paragraphs (6), (7), (12) and (15) of rule 4 of
the Rules shall not apply to ships of Class D.

(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in ships of
Class D in the same manner as such rule applies to lifeboats carried in
ships of Class 1 subject to the following modification, namely, that the
Director may in his discretion authorize the omission of biscuits and
condensed milk from the rations to be carried by such boats.

(4) In the case of any ship of Class D engaged on short
international voyages in Area D specified in the Third Schedule to
these regulations between ports of a British possession within the
meaning of section 735 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, or any place
outside Her Majesty's dominions in which Her Majesty has jurisdiction
within the meaning of section 737 of that Act, the Director may, if in all
the circumstances he finds it safe and expedient, accept lifeboats of
Class C in lieu of lifeboats of Class A provided that he is satisfied that
as many lifeboats of Class A are carried as the circumstances of the
particular trade upon which such ship is engaged permit.

8. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules shall
apply to ships of Class E in the same manner as they apply to ships of
Class 1.





(2) Rule 3 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class E subject
to the following modifications-

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 3 of the Rules-

Every ship to which this rule applies shall, subject
to the provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and of
rule 48 of the Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these
regulations), be fitted, in accordance with its length, with
the number of sets of davits determined---
(i) in the case of ships certified to carry more than
twelve berthed passengers, in accordance with column
(A) of the table set out in the First Schedule to these
regulations',. and
(ii) in the case of ships certified to carry twelve berthed
passengers or less, in accordance with column (C) of such
table:

Provided that-
(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable
to place on any particular ship the number of sets of
davits determined in accordance with such column (A)
in the case of any ship certified to carry more than twelve
berthed passengers and the total capacity of the lifeboats
carried in such ship is not less than the minimum aggre-
gate capacity determined in accordance with column (F)
of the table, then the Director may authorize, if in all
circumstances he is satisfied that it is safe and expedient,
such lesser number of sets of davits, not being less than
the minimum number determined in accordance with
column (B) of the table, as he may think fit; and
(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number
of sets of davits greater than the number of lifeboats
required to accommodate the total number of persons
which the ship is certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 3 of the Rules-

Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with the
foregoing provisions of this rule (as modified by this
regulation) do not provide accommodation for the total
number of persons which the ship is certified to carry or
the minimum aggregate capacity determined in accordance
with column (F) of the table set out in the First Schedule
to these regulations, whichever is the less, additional sets
of davits with lifeboats attached shall be fitted as far as
is practicable in the circumstances to make up the deficiency
in such accommodation. If in the opinion of the Director
it is not practicable to fit such additional sets of davits,





additional lifeboats or, in the discretion of the Director,
such approved liferafts or other approved buoyant ap-
paratus as he may think fit to make up the deficiency
shall be carried, such additional lifeboats or such liferafts
or buoyant apparatus being stowed in such manner as the
Director may determine but not so as to impede the efficient
operation of the two emergency boats carried in compliance
with paragraph (4) of this rule.

(c)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (13) of rule 3 of the Rules-

Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry not
less than the number of lifebuoys determined in accord-
ance with column 2 of Part I of the table set out in the
Second Schedule to these regulations.

(d)The provisions of paragraph (12) of the Rules shall not
apply to ships of Class E.

(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in
ships of Class E in the same manner as it applies to lifeboats
carried in ships of Class I subject to the following modification,
namely, that the Director may in his discretion authorize a reduc-
tion, not exceeding one half, in the quantity of condensed milk
required to be carried by such lifeboats.

9. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation. the Rules
shall apply to ships of Class F in the same manner as they apply
to ships of Class 11.

(2) Rule 4 of the Rules shall apply to ships of Class F subject
to the following modifications-

(a)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (2) of rule 4 of the Rules-

Every ship to which this rule applies shall, subject
to the provisions of section 118 of the Ordinance and of
rule 48 of the Rules (as modified by regulation 2 of these
regulations), be fitted, in accordance with its length, with
the number of sets of davits determined-
(i) in the case of ships certified to carry more than
twelve berthed passengers, in accordance with column
(A) of the table set out in the First Schedule to these
regulations; and
(ii) in the case of ships certified to carry twelve berthed
passengers or less, in accordance with column (C) of
such table:





Provided that

(i) if in the opinion of the Director it is not practicable to
place on any particular ship the number of sets of davits
determined in accordance with such column (A) in the case of
any ship certified to carry more than twelve berthed
passengers and the total capacity of the lifeboats carried in
such ship is not less than the minimum aggregate capacity
determined in accordance with column (E) of the table, then the
Director may authorize, if in all the circumstances he is
satisfied that it is safe and expedient, such lesser number of
sets of davits, not being less than the minimum number
determined in accordance with column (B) of the table, as he
may think fit; and

(ii) no ship shall be required to be fitted with a number of
davits greater than the number of lifeboats required to
accommodate the total number of persons which the ship is
certified to carry.

(b)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (3) of rule 4 of the Rules

A lifeboat shall be attached to every set of davits.

(c)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (5) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the lifeboats carried in compliance with the
foregoing provisions of this rule (as modified by this
regulation) do not provide accommodation for eighty per cent
of the total number of persons which the ship is certified to
carry or the minimum aggregate capacity determined in
accordance with column (E) of the table set out in the First
Schedule to these regulations, whichever is the less, additional
sets of davits with lifeboats attached shall be fitted so far as is
practicable in the circumstances to make up the deficiency in
such accommodation. If in the opinion of the Director it is not
practicable to fit such additional sets of davits, additional
lifeboats or, in the discretion of the Director, such approved
liferafts or other approved buoyant apparatus as he may think
fit to make up the deficiency shall be carried, such additional
lifeboats or such liferafts or buoyant apparatus being stowed
in such manner as the Director may determine but not so as to
impede the efficient operation of the two emergency boats
carried in compliance with paragraph (4) of this rule.

(d)The following provisions are substituted for the provisions
contained in paragraph (11) of rule 4 of the Rules

Where the number of lifeboats carried in compliance
with this rule (as modified by this regulation) is thirteen





or less and the ship is fitted with the minimum number of sets
of davits determined in accordance with column (B) of the
table set out in the First Schedule to these regulations, one of
such lifeboats shall be a Class A motor lifeboat or a Class B
motor lifeboat or a mechanically propelled lifeboat.

(e)The following provisions shall be substituted for the
provisions contained in paragraph (16) of rule 4 of the Rules

Every ship to which this rule applies shall carry at least
the number of lifebuoys determined in accordance with
column 2 of Part I of the table set out in the Second Schedule
to these regulations.

(f)The provisions of paragraphs (6), (7), (12) and (15) of rule 4 of
the Rules shall not apply to ships of Class F.

(3) Rule 33 of the Rules shall apply to lifeboats carried in ships of
Class F in the same manner as such rule applies to lifeboats carried in
ships of Class 1 subject to the following modification, namely, that the
Director may in his discretion authorize the omission of biscuits and
condensed milk from the rations to be carried in such boats.

10. (1) Except as otherwise specified in this regulation, the Rules
shall not apply to ships of Class G.

(2) Every ship of Class G shall be provided with a number of sets of
davits determined in accordance with column 2 of the table set out in
the Fourth Schedule to these regulations to which shall be attached
lifeboats which shall comply with the provisions relating to Class C
lifeboats contained in the Rules and shall be of not less than the
minimum aggregate capacity determined in accordance with column 3 of
that table.

(3) Where in the case of any ship of Class G the lifeboats required
to be carried in accordance with paragraph (2) do not provide
accommodation for forty per cent of the total number of persons which
the ship is certified to carry, such ship shall carry such additional
lifeboats, corresponding to such Class C, or inflatable liferafts or
buoyant apparatus, which shall comply with the provisions relating to
inflatable liferafts or buoyant apparatus, as the case may be, contained
in the Rules, as will, together with the boats required to be carried in
accordance with paragraph (2), provide accommodation for not less
than forty per cent of such persons.

(4) Every ship of Class G shall carry not less than a number of
lifebuoys determined in accordance with column 2 of Part 1 of the table
set out in the Second Schedule to these regulations not less than two of
such lifebuoys situated one on each side of the ship being provided
with self-igniting lights which cannot be extinguished in water.





(5) Every ship of Class G shall carry one lifejacket which
shall comply with the provisions relating to lifejackets contained
in the Rules, for each person the ship is certified to carry.

(6) Every ship of Class G shall carry a line throwing appliance
which shall comply with the provisions relating to line throwing
appliances contained in the Rules.

(7) Every ship of Class G shall be provided with not less
than twelve pyrotechnic distress signals which shall be either
parachute distress rocket signals of a type complying with the
provisions of the Rules relating to such signals or red hand flares
capable of emitting five red stars into the air to a height of not
less than one hundred and fifty feet.

11. The Rules shall apply to ships of Class H in the same
manner as they apply to ships of Class VIII.

12. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules
shall apply to ships of Class J in the same manner as they apply
to ships of Class IX.

(2) In the case of any ship of Class J which is carrying a
salvage party additional inflatable liferafts shall be provided suf-
ficient to accommodate the additional persons so carried.

13. (1) Except as otherwise specified in this regulation, the
Rules shall not apply to ships of Class K.

(2) Every ship of Class K shall carry-

(a)not less than one lifeboat which shall comply with the
provisions relating to Class C lifeboats contained in the
Rules and shall be attached to davits and of which the
capacity, or if more than one such boat is carried the
aggregate capacity, shall be sufficient to accommodate
the total number of persons on board the ship; and

(b)not less than two inflatable liferafts which shall comply
with the provisions relating to inflatable liferafts contained
in the Rules, of aggregate capacity sufficient to accom-
modate the total number of persons. on board the ship
and so stowed that they can readily be placed in the water
on either. side of the ship:

Provided that in the case of any ship of Class K of less than
one hundred and twenty feet in length, if the aggregate capacity of
the inflatable liferafts carried is sufficient to accommodate twice
the total number of persons on board the ship, no such lifeboat
need be carried.





(3) Every ship of Class K shall carry not less than four lifebuoys,
which shall comply with the provisions relating to lifebuoys contained
in the Rules, two of which shall be provided with a self-igniting light
which cannot be extinguished in water.

(4) Every ship of Class K shall carry one lifejacket, which shall
comply with the provisions relating to lifejackets contained in the
Rules, for each person on board the ship.

(5) Every ship of Class K shall be provided with a line throwing
appliance which shall comply with the provisions relating to line
throwing appliances contained in the Rules.

(6) Every ship of Class K shall be provided with not less than
twelve pyrotechnic distress signals which shall be either parachute
distress rocket signals of a type complying with the provisions of the
Rules relating to such signals or red hand flares capable of emitting five
red stars into the air to a height of not less than one hundred and fifty
feet.

14. (1) Except as otherwise specified in this regulation, the Rules
shall not apply to ships of Class L.

(2) Every ship of Class L plying exclusively within the waters of the
Colony on voyages which do not extend beyond the limits of any
specified sheltered waters shall be provided with not less than

(a)lifebuoys, which shall comply with the provisions relating to
lifebuoys contained in the Rules, on a scale determined in
accordance with column 2 of Part 11 of the table set out in the
Second Schedule to these regulations; and

(b)sufficient inflatable liferafts, buoyant apparatus or additional
lifebuoys, which shall respectively comply with the provisions
relating to inflatable liferafts, buoyant apparatus or lifebuoys,
as the case may be, contained in the Rules, which, together
with the lifebuoys required by sub-paragraph (a), will
accommodate not less than sixty per cent of the total number
of persons on board the ship; and

(c)if the appliances provided in accordance with subparagraphs
(a) and (b) are insufficient to accommodate the total number
of persons on board the ship, such additional lifebuoys,
inflatable liferafts or buoyant apparatus, or lifejackets which
shall comply with the provisions relating to lifejackets
contained in the Rules as shall together with such aforesaid
appliances provide flotation for the total number of persons
on board the ship.





(3) Every ship of Class L plying within the waters of the Colony on
voyages which may extend beyond the limits of any specified sheltered
water shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (2), be provided
with either--

(a)not less than a number of sets of davits determined in
accordance with column 2 of the table set out in the Fourth
Schedule to these regulations to which shall be attached
lifeboats which shall comply with the provisions relating to
Class C lifeboats contained in the Rules and shall be of an
aggregate minimum capacity determined in accordance with
column 3 of that table; or

(b)inflatable liferafts which shall comply respectively with the
provisions relating to inflatable liferafts contained in the Rules,
of not less than a minimum aggregate capacity determined in
accordance with column 4 of that table.

15. The Rules shall apply to ships of Class M in the same manner
as they apply to ships of Class Xl.

1 16. The Rules shall apply to ships of Class N in the same manner as
they apply to ships of Class XII.

FIRST SCHEDULE [regs. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9.1

TABLE OF DAVITS AND CAPACITY OF BOATS (GENERALLY).

(A) (B) (C)Minimum aggregate capacity qf
lifeboats in cubic feet.
Number

(D) (E) (F)

Registered h Number Minimum for ships
length of se number carrying For ships

of ship in feet. of sets For long For short

ofdavits. in specified
of davits. not more inter- inter- areas and

than 12 national national

unberthed pilgrim

passengers. voyages. voyages. trade.

100 and under 120 2 2 2 784 320 400

120 140 2 2 2 975 420 525
140 160 2 2 2 1,240 610 762
160 175 3 2 2 1,500 780 975
175 190 3 2 2 1,910 930 1,162
190 205 4 4 4 2,200 1,080 1,350
205 220 4 4 4.2,660 1,300 1,625
220 230 5 4 4 3,120 19475 1,843
230 245 5 4 4 3,650 1,640 2,050
245 255 6 4 4 4,080 1,840 2,300
255 270 6 4 4 4,510 2,030 2,530
270 285 7 4 4 4,950 2,420 3,025





(A) (8) (C) Minimum aggregate capacity of

lifeboats in cubic feet.
Number
Ofsets

Minimum of davits (D)(E) (F)

Registered length Number numberfor sh.ip For ships
of sets of se For long For s in specified
ofship in feet. of davits. of d',,., carrying hort

not more
its. inter inter
than 12 1 areas and
national nationa .1
unberthed voyages. voyages. p# grim
passengers. trade.
285 and under 300 7 6 65,540 2,840 3,550

300 315 8 6 6 6,040 3,300 4,125
315 330 8 6 6 6,630 3,700 4,625
330 350 9 6 6 7,200 4,100 5,125
350 370 9 6 6 7,700 4,400 5,500
370 390 10 6 6 8,520 4,700 5,875
390 410 10 8 8 19,360 5,100 6,375
410 435 12 8 8 10,450 5,500 6,875
435 460 12 10 8 11,540 6,000 7,500
460 490 14 10 .812,740 6,550 8,180
490 520 14 10 1013,850 7,100 8,875
520 550 16 10 1014,980 7,650 9,560
550 580 16 12 1216,280
580 610 18 12 1217,520
610 640 18 12 1218,960
640 670 20 14 1420,280
670 700 20 14 1421,640

in the above table shall be determined by the Director.

SECOND SCHEDULE. [regs. 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10 14.1
TABLE OF LIFEBUOYS.
PART 1.
Number of lifebitoys to be carried by ships
of Class A to F inclusive.
2.

Length of ship in feet. Mininvan No. of lifebuoys.
Under 200 8
200 and under 400 12
400 600 18
600 800 24
800 and over 30





PART II.

Number of lifebuoys to be carried by ships
of Class L.

2.
Length of ship in feet. Minimum No. of lifebuoys.
Under 32 4
32 and under 40 5

40 48 6
48 56 8
56 64 9
04 72 11
72 80 13
80 88 14
88 96 16
96 104 17
104 112 19
112 120 20
120 128 22
128 and over 24

THIRD SCHEDULE. [regs. 2, 5 7.1

SPECIFIED
AREAS.

Area A: Simla Rule ships engaged on voyages between Hong Kong and the
Caroline Islands, Ladrone or Mariana Islands, Ellice Islands, Gilbert Islands, Guam,
Marshall Islands and Pelew Islands shall be deemed to be voyaging within Area A.

Area B: Simla Rule ships engaged on voyages in the area of the Bay of Bengal
and the Andamant Sea to the northward of a line drawn from Point Calimere
(India) to Achin Head (Sumatra) and thence to Penang shall be deemed to be
voyaging within Area B.

Area C: Simla Rule ships engaged on voyages in the area bounded
by the following lines; from a point on the west side of the Malay Peninsula
in latitude 10' North along the coast of Asia to a point in Cochin China
in latitude IV North; thence to latitude 8' North, longitude 110' East;
thence to latitude S' North, longitude 125' East; thence to latitude 0',
longitude 140' East; thence to latitude 0% longitude 160o East; thence to
latitude II' South, longitude 170' East; thence to latitude 23J' South,
longitude 170' East; thence to latitude 231' South, longitude 160' East;
thence to the east side of Cape York at latitude 1 l' So uth; from the
west side of Cape York in latitude II' South to Cape Wessel and Wessel
Island; thence along the Australian coast to Port Darwin (Cape Charles);
thence to latitude 10' South, longitude 109o East; thence to Christmas
Island; thence to latitude 2' North, longitude 94' East; thence to latitude
61' North, longitude 94' East; and thence to the starting point but excluding
ports and places under the jurisdiction of Australia, shall be deemed to be
voyaging within Area C.





Area D: An area bounded by a line drawn through the following points:

6' 3WN. Saigon 0o

94' E. 141' E.

10' 30' S. 10' 30' S. 110 30' S.
~-i-4VE. 128' E.

9' 30' S. 2' N. 6`30' N.
105' E. 94' E.

FOURTH SCHEDULE. [regs. 10 14.1

TABLE RELATING TO DAVITS AND THE CAPACITY OF LIFEBOATS
AND INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS CARRIED IN SHIPS OF CLASSES G
AND L.

2. 3. 4.

mini,Militi Millimun?

Minitnum aggregate aggregate No. of

Length ofship No. of sets capacity of pers~ns to be

in ftet. accommodated

ofdavits. boats in 1 11 inflatable

cubic et. liferafts.

80 and under 85 1 61 6
85 90 1 74 7
90 95 1 88 9
95 100 1 104 10
100 105 1 127 13
105 110 2 148 15
110 115 2 176 18
115 120 2 208 20
120 140 2 254 25
140 160 2 286 29
160 175 2 324 32
175 190 2 364 36
190 205 2 420 42
205 230 2 476 48

liferafts not provided for in the above table shall be determined by the
Director.





FIFTH SCHEDULE. [reg. 2.]

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 westermost point of green Island to the easternmost
point of Tsing Yi Rock, thence a straight line drawn true north, south, eastern-
most point of Tsing Yi Rock to 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 Ui 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 cast 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 U Kwai 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
shorein position 22'2742' North Latitude 114' 15'26'East Longitude.
G.N.A. 14/61. G.N.A. 22/61 G.N.A. 128/61. L.N. 90/65. Citation. Interpretation, application and construction. (S.I. 602/58.) (57 & 58 Vict. C. 60.) (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. C. 43.) Third Schedule. Fifth Schedule. Classification of ships. Ships of Class A. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class B. (Cap. 281.) first Schedule. First Schedule. Third Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Third Schedule. Ships of Class C. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class D. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Third Schedule. (57 & 58 Vict. C. 60.) Ships of Class E. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class F. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class G. Fourth Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class H. Ships of Class J. G.N.A. 128/61. Ships of Class K. G.N.A. 127/61. L.N. 90/65. Ships of Class L. Second Schedule. G.N.A. 128/61. Fourth Schedule. G.N.A. 128/61. Ships of Class M. Ships of Class N. L.N. 90/65. L.N. 88/68. Citation. Interpretation. Notice of investigation. Amendment of notice of investigation.

G.N.A. 14/61. G.N.A. 22/61 G.N.A. 128/61. L.N. 90/65. Citation. Interpretation, application and construction. (S.I. 602/58.) (57 & 58 Vict. C. 60.) (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. C. 43.) Third Schedule. Fifth Schedule. Classification of ships. Ships of Class A. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class B. (Cap. 281.) first Schedule. First Schedule. Third Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Third Schedule. Ships of Class C. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class D. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Third Schedule. (57 & 58 Vict. C. 60.) Ships of Class E. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class F. (Cap. 281.) First Schedule. First Schedule. First Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class G. Fourth Schedule. Second Schedule. Ships of Class H. Ships of Class J. G.N.A. 128/61. Ships of Class K. G.N.A. 127/61. L.N. 90/65. Ships of Class L. Second Schedule. G.N.A. 128/61. Fourth Schedule. G.N.A. 128/61. Ships of Class M. Ships of Class N. L.N. 90/65. L.N. 88/68. Citation. Interpretation. Notice of investigation. Amendment of notice of investigation.

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