(Cap 415, section 90) [3 December 1990] (L.N. 353 of 1990) Cap 415A reg 1 Citation These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Registration) (Fees and Charges) Regulations. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 2 Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "office hours" (办公时间) means the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, excluding general holidays within the meaning of the General Holidays Ordinance (Cap 149); (35 of 1998 s. 5) "surveyor" (验船师) means a Government surveyor; "tons" (吨) means, unless otherwise specified, gross registered tons and in the case of a ship having alternative gross tonnages means the larger of those tonnages. Cap 415A reg 3 Fees for services under the Ordinance (1) There shall be payable for the purpose or service mentioned in column 2 of Part 1 of the Schedule the fees specified in column 3 of that Part. (2) There shall be payable for the purpose or service relating to the tonnage measurement or marking of ships mentioned in column 2 of Part 2 of the Schedule the fees specified in column 3 of that Part. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 4 Annual tonnage charges (1) There shall be payable in respect of a registered ship, in addition to any fees payable in respect of the ship under regulation 3, the appropriate annual tonnage charge specified in Part 3 of the Schedule. (2) The annual tonnage charge shall be payable in respect of each year of registration of the ship commencing on the date of registration and on each anniversary of that date thereafter. (3) There shall be payable in respect of a provisionally registered ship, in addition to any fees payable in respect of the ship under regulation 3, such proportion of the annual tonnage charge in respect of a registered ship as in specified in Part 3 of the Schedule. (4) The annual tonnage charge payable under subregulation (3) is payable in respect of the period or periods of provisional registration specified in Part 3 of the Schedule, commencing on the date of provisional registration. (5) The annual tonnage charge in respect of a ship is not refundable unless it has been improperly collected. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 5 Fees for services within Hong Kong Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon the carrying out of any survey or inspection within Hong Kong during office hour any fees prescribed by these regulations shall include the services of a surveyor together with any travelling or other expenses involved. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 6 Fees for services outside Hong Kong Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon any survey or inspection to be undertaken outside Hong Kong by a surveyor sent from Hong Kong for that purpose, there shall be payable, in addition to the fee specified in the Schedule, the travelling and subsistence expenses of the surveyor in such reasonable sums as the Director shall determine. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 7 Fees for transmission of document Where in connection with any service specified in the Schedule or the issue of a certificate specified in the Schedule it is, in the opinion of the Director, necessary to incur expense to transmit information, plans, calculations or other documents to places outside Hong Kong by post, telegram, telex, facsimile or similar means there shall be payable in addition to the fee specified in the Schedule the expense involved. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 8 Fees for services outside office hours (1) Subject to subregulation (2), where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon any survey or inspection or where any other service is required to be undertaken by an officer of the Marine Department outside office hours, either at the registry of shipping or at any other place in Hong Kong, there shall be payable, in addition to the appropriate fee specified in these regulations and the Schedule, if any, a fee in respect of each officer based upon the following scale- On weekdays- (a) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.or 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. ﹜ $1115 per hour or part hour (b) before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. ﹜ $2215 per hour or part hour On Saturdays (afternoon), Sundays or Public Holidays ﹜ $3270 per hour or part hour (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995)(2) Where an applicant gives not less than 3 days' notice of a requirement for any survey, or inspection or other service to the Director, but notwithstanding such notice the Director causes the survey, or inspection or other service to be undertaken outside office hours, no additional fee specified in subregulation (1) shall be payable unless the applicant has requested that the service be undertaken outside office hours. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 9 Fees for miscellaneous services For any service other than a service for which a fee is specified in the Schedule- (a) where an officer of the Marine Department is required to visit a ship or site, the fee payable for each such visit during office hours shall be $3270 for the first hour or part hour and $1115 for each subsequent hour or part hour during which the visit continues; and (b) the fee payable for such service in any other case during office hours shall be $1115 for each hour or part hour during which the service continues. (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) Cap 415A reg 10 Fees where service not completed Where, on the application of the owner, demise charterer or agent of a ship, work on any service in respect of that ship is undertaken by any officer of the Marine Department and, in consequence of any act of the owner, demise charterer or agent, such work is abandoned before the completion thereof, there shall be payable such reasonable sum as the Director may agree with the applicant, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 11 Fees for issue of certificates of survey, etc. (1) Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, consequent upon or pertaining to the carrying out of any service specified in Part 2 of the Schedule except where the issue thereof is declared in that Part to be included in the service in question or where a fee for the issue thereof is specified in that Part, there shall be payable a fee of $565. (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) (2) Subject to subregulation (3), where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any copy of, or to make any alteration in, any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in respect of which the original thereof was issued consequent upon or pertaining to the carrying out of any service specified in Part 2 of the Schedule, whether such copy is required to be issued or such alteration made at the time of the issue of the original or not, there shall be payable- (a) where no fee for the issue of the original is specified in Part 2 of the Schedule or the issue of the original is declared in that Part to be included in the service, a fee of $565 for each copy or alteration; and (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) (b) a fee equal to the amount of the fee specified in Part 2 of the Schedule in any case in which a fee is specified therein for the issue of the original.(3) No fee shall be payable for the issue of the duplicate of any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in any case in which it is declared in Part 2 of the Schedule that such certificate, permit, approval or document of authority, shall be issued in duplicate. (4) Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any copy of, or make any alteration in, any licence, permit, certificate or document of authority, issued in respect of or pertaining to any service specified in the Schedule, other than in Part 2 thereof, no fee shall be payable for the issue of such copy, or the making of such alteration, unless a fee therefor is so specified in which case such fee shall be payable. (5) Where the Director consents at the request of any applicant to supply a copy of, or to make any alteration to, any licence, permit, certificate, document or plan referred to in these regulations, there shall be payable, in addition to the fees prescribed for such services therein, a handling charge of such reasonable sum in respect of such service as the Director may agree with the applicant therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 12 Fees for attendance at legal proceedings or inquiries Where an officer of the Marine Department is required to attend, in his capacity as a Government official, any legal proceedings or inquiry in relation to any matter arising out of or in connection with the registration of ships or an other matter arising under the Ordinance, there shall be payable in respect thereof- (a) where the attendance is in Hong Kong during office hours, a fee of $1115 for each hour or part hour of attendance; and (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) (b) where the attendance is outside Hong Kong, the fee specified in paragraph (a) together with the travelling and subsistence expenses of the officer in such reasonable sums as the Director shall determine. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 13 Charges for advice and examination of plans Where the Director consents to survey, tender advice or examine plans in respect of the structure, machinery or equipment of a ship in so far as such structure, machinery or equipment is to comply with statutory requirements or with any other requirements and no fee for such survey, advice or examination is prescribed, there shall be payable such reasonable sum in respect of such survey, advice or examination as the Director may agree with the applicant therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A reg 14 Services required for official purposes Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 23 of 1998 s. 2 (1) No fee shall be payable in respect of any copy of any certificate referred to in these regulations which is supplied at the request of a Government department, or the representative of a government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when the copy of a certificate is required for official purposes. (2) No fee specified in the Schedule shall be payable in respect of any service referred to in these regulations which is performed at the request of any Government department or public body or the representative of any government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, but the Director may make such charge in respect of the service rendered as he may consider appropriate. (Enacted 1990. 23 of 1998 s. 2) Cap 415A reg 15 Liability and time of payment (1) Subject to subregulation (2), every fee or charge shall be paid by the owner or demise charterer of the ship concerned at the Marine Department in advance of the service, purpose or period, as the case may be, in respect of which the fee or charge is payable. (2) The Director may in his discretion in any particular case or class of cases permit any fee or charge to be paid, in whole or in part, in arrear, and subject to such conditions as to security or time for payment as he may think fit. (Enacted 1990) Cap 415A SCHEDULE [regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 14] PART 1 FEES FOR REGISTRY OF SHIPPING AND RELATED MATTERS (other than tonnage measurement and marking of ships) Item Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For registration of a ship by virtue of section 11(1)(a) or (b) of the Ordinance (not being a ship referred to in section 95 of the Ordinance) or for registration anew- (a) for a ship not exceeding 500 gross registered tons ............... 3500 (b) for a ship exceeding 500 gross registered tons .................... (L.N. 94 of 1992; L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 15000 2. For provisional registration of a ship ........................................ 35% of the fee payable under item 1 3. For changing from provisional to full registration ...................... 75% of the fee payable under item 1 4. For registering a transfer of mortgage, transfer by bill of sale, transmission, mortgage or discharge of mortgage (L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) .................................................... 440 5. For each inspection of a ship's record in the register ................. 110 6. For a copy of, or extract from, any entry in the register ............ 110 7. For certification by the Registrar of a copy of, or extract from, any entry in the register ......................................................... 150 8.-9. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 10. For issue of a replacement certificate of registry ....................... 260 11.-12. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 13. For issue of a certified copy of a certificate of deletion ............. 220 14.-15. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 16. For grant of a new certificate of registry upon change of any of the particulars recorded in the register relating to a ship ............. 260 17.-18. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) PART 2 FEES FOR TONNAGE MEASUREMENT AND MARKING OF SHIPS Note: 1. The fees include- (a) examination of plans; (b) inspection of the marking of a ship if completed in a single visit by a surveyor and carried out at the same time as the tonnage measurement; (c) issue of relevant certificates. 2. The fees do not include- (a) inspection of crew accommodation; (b) attendance of a surveyor for the survey or inspection outside Hong Kong. 3. In this Part- "hourly rate" (每小时收费率) means the rate per hour calculated in accordance with regulation 9; "sister ship" (姊妹船) means a ship- (a) which corresponds in all respects relevant to the measurement of tonnage with another ship (referred to below as the "principal ship") the tonnage of which has been ascertained under the Regulations, or which will have been so ascertained, prior to the measurement for tonnage of that ship; and which, in particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing requirement, corresponds with the principal ship in the following respects- (i) it has the same hull form; (ii) subdivision of the underdeck into its various parts is identical; (iii) its gross and register tonnages and underdeck tonnage, tonnage of spaces above the tonnage deck, and allowance for propelling power shall not differ respectively from those of the principal ship by more than the following amounts- (A) where the principal ship is under 1000 tons .......1% (B) where the principal ship is over 50000 tons ...... 0.1% where the principal ship is 1000 tons or over butdoes not exceed 50000 tons ..................................... the percentage obtained by interpolation between those specified in (A) and (B) above; and(b) in respect of which, prior to the commencement of its measurement for tonnage, application is made in writing by or on behalf of the owner for that ship to be treated as a sister ship, accompanied by a declaration that it complies with the foregoing requirements;"the Regulations" (规例) means the Merchant Shipping (Registration) (Tonnage) Regulations (Cap 415 sub. leg.) and references to specific regulations shall be construed accordingly. 4. In the case of sister ships, the fees for tonnage measurement will be half of the appropriate fee subject to a minimum fee of $7920 for the principal ship registered in Hong Kong under the same owner. (L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) Item Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For measurement of- (a) gross and net tonnage for the purposes of Part II as read with Schedules 2 and 3 to the Regulations; and (b) gross and register tonnage for the purposes of Parts III to VI as read with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations- in the case of a ship- not exceeding 90 tons .............................................. exceeding 90 tons but not exceeding 180 tons ............ exceeding 180 tons but not exceeding 270 tons .......... exceeding 270 tons but not exceeding 450 tons .......... exceeding 450 tons but not exceeding 900 tons .......... exceeding 900 tons but not exceeding 1450 tons ........ exceeding 1450 tons but not exceeding 1800 tons ...... exceeding 1800 tons but not exceeding 2700 tons ...... exceeding 2700 tons but not exceeding 3600 tons ...... exceeding 3600 tons but not exceeding 4500 tons ...... exceeding 4500 tons but not exceeding 6000 tons ...... exceeding 6000 tons but not exceeding 7000 tons ...... exceeding 7000 tons but not exceeding 8000 tons ...... exceeding 8000 tons but not exceeding 9000 tons ...... exceeding 9000 tons but not exceeding 10000 tons ..... exceeding 10000 tons but not exceeding 11000 tons ... exceeding 11000 tons but not exceeding 12000 tons ... exceeding 12000 tons but not exceeding 13000 tons ... exceeding 13000 tons but not exceeding 14000 tons ... exceeding 14000 tons but not exceeding 15000 tons ... exceeding 15000 tons but not exceeding 16000 tons ... exceeding 16000 tons but not exceeding 17000 tons ... exceeding 17000 tons but not exceeding 18000 tons ... exceeding 18000 tons but not exceeding 19000 tons ... exceeding 19000 tons but not exceeding 20000 tons ... exceeding 20000 tons but not exceeding 21000 tons ... exceeding 21000 tons but not exceeding 22000 tons ... exceeding 22000 tons but not exceeding 23000 tons ... exceeding 23000 tons but not exceeding 24000 tons ... exceeding 24000 tons but not exceeding 25000 tons ... exceeding 25000 tons but not exceeding 27500 tons ... exceeding 27500 tons but not exceeding 30000 tons ... exceeding 30000 tons but not exceeding 32500 tons ... exceeding 32500 tons but not exceeding 35000 tons ... exceeding 35000 tons but not exceeding 40000 tons ... exceeding 40000 tons but not exceeding 45000 tons ... exceeding 45000 tons but not exceeding 50000 tons ... exceeding 50000 tons but not exceeding 55000 tons ... exceeding 55000 tons but not exceeding 60000 tons ... exceeding 60000 tons .............................................. 7920 11915 15830 19900 26215 32760 36150 40660 45170 51945 58730 65505 72295 79050 85825 90335 94865 99385 103885 108395 112915 117450 121960 126480 130980 135490 140030 144540 149050 153575 158070 162605 167125 171635 185200 198730 214525 230355 247280 264220 Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes- (a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong; (b) measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong previously measured before 1 March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary; (c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong; (d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage. 2. For measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(3) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations ...................................................... 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes- (a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong; (b) first measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong. 3. For measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations- (a) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations .............................. (b) In other cases ..................................................... 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes- (a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong; (b) measurement under the Regulations of a ship registered in Hong Kong previously measured before 1 March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary; (c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong; (d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage. 4. For measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations- (a) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations .............................. (b) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has not previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations, not being a case to which sub-item (c) applies ................................... 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part plus 1/2. (c) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations .. 1 1/2 times the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part less the fee in item 3(b) of this Part. Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes- (a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong; (b) measurement under the Regulations of a ship registered in Hong Kong previously measured before 1 March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is necessary; (c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong; (d) measurement or re-measurement of underdeck tonnage. 5. For re-measurement of a ship measured before 1 March 1968 not involving re-measurement of underdeck tonnage- (a) Re-measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations of a single deck ship ............................... the appropriate fee in sub-item(b). (b) Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; or re-measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; or re-measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations where measurement of space between the upper deck and the second deck is not necessary; where re-measurement of one or more of the following is involved- (i) space on or above the upper deck; (ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck; (iii) space described in paragraph 4(1)(e) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; (iv) space described in paragraph 10(a) to (i) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; (v) space in a double bottom for water ballast; and (vi) space in water ballast tanks: The fee in respect of each category of space so re-measured- (A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons .................................. 1080 (B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons 1940 (C) For each additional 100 tons, or part of 100 tons, exceeding 100 tons .............................................. 245 Maximum fee for each category .................................. 9835 (c) Re-measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; or Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations where measurement of space between the upper deck and the second deck is necessary ................................................ 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. 6. For re-measurements due to alterations under Parts III, IV, V and VI of the Regulations- (a) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case in which, in consequence of alterations to the ship, re-measurement of the ship's underdeck is required ...................................... the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or 4 of this Part. (b) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case in which, in consequence of alterations to the ship, re-measurement of the space between the second deck and the upper deck is required, not being a case to which sub-item (a) applies .... 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or 4 of this Part. (c) Except in a case for which a fee is payable as above for measurement or re-measurement done at the same time, for re-measurement of tonnage due solely to an alteration or alteration of space comprised in one of the following categories of space- (i) spaces on or above the upper deck; (ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck; (iii) space described in paragraph 4(1)(e) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; (iv) space described in paragraph 10(a) to (i) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; (v) space in a double bottom tank for water ballast; and (vi) space in water ballast tanks: The fee in respect of each category of space so remeasured- (A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons ..................................... 1080 (B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons ... 1940 (C) For each additional 100 tons or part of 100 tons exceeding 100 tons ................................................. 245 Maximum fee for each category ....................................... 9835 7. For re-measurements of tonnage of ships under Part II of the Regulations- (a) Where the ship has not previously been measured under Part II of the Regulations ............................................... the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part. (b) Where the ship has previously been measured under Part II of the Regulations ...................................................... a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 8. For inspection made necessary by minor alterations (rig, engines, etc.) where no re-measurement is involved ................. a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 9. For a copy of a Hong Kong Tonnage Certificate ...................... 465 10. In special cases, for the supply of details of Hong Kong tonnage calculations to an owner- Per page ............................................................................... 51 subject to a minimum fee of $510. 11. For measurement of Hong Kong tonnage of a pleasure yacht under 13.7 m (45 ft.) in overall length in accordance with paragraph 16 of Part IV of Schedule 5 to the Regulations- (a) Measurement or re-measurement in Hong Kong ............... 3205 (b) Measurement or re-measurement outside Hong Kong ....... (c) Verification in Hong Kong of changes of the particulars recorded on the certificate of registry, not involving re-measurement ............................................................ (d) Verification outside Hong Kong of changes in the particulars recorded on the certificate of registry, not involving re-measurement .............................................. } a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Measurement for Suez and Panama Tonnage 12. For the first measurement or re-measurement including underdeck of a ship when the Hong Kong tonnage figures are available- (a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate ............... 2/5 of the appropriate fee shown in item 1 of this Part. (b) For a Suez Canal and a Panama Canal certificate if the measurements or re-measurements are made at the same time ............................................................................. 3/5 of the appropriate fee shown in item 1 of this Part based on the higher Canal gross tonnage. 13. For the first measurement or re-measurement including underdeck of a ship where the Hong Kong tonnage figures are not available- (a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate ............... the fee shown in item 1 of this Part based on the Canal gross tonnage. (b) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate if the measurements or re-measurements are made at the same time ............................................................................. the fee shown in item 1 of this Part based on the higher Canal gross tonnage plus 2/5. 14. For re-measurement not involving underdeck tonnage and for the issue of an amended certificate or certificates- For one or more of the following re-measurements for a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate- (i) alterations on or above the upper deck; (ii) alterations in the propelling power spaces; (iii) alterations to light and air spaces and the propelling power spaces; (iv) alterations to crew accommodation and navigational spaces; (v) alterations to water ballast spaces: The fee in respect of each category of space so re-measured- (A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons ......................................... 1080 19401940 plus $245 for each 100 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 100 tons. (B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons ....... (C) Ships exceeding 100 tons ............................................. Maximum fee for each category above ............................... 9835 15. For a copy of Suez Canal or Panama Canal tonnage certificate 2060 16. In special cases, for the supply of details of Suez or Panama Canal tonnage calculations to an owner- Per page ............................................................................... 51 subject to a minimum fee of $510. 17. For the inspection of any of the following official markings of a ship registered in Hong Kong when the inspection is not carried out at the same time as the tonnage measurement or survey for registry- (a) Markings under section 18 of the Ordinance- (i) The name of a ship registered in Hong Kong or port of registry of such a ship, including lifeboats and lifebuoys carried as part of the ship's equipment (ii) The scale denoting the draught of water(b) Marking required by the Regulations including the tonnage mark } a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this item does not include the amendment of any certificate or document, or amendment to the register or certificate of registry. 18. For service carried out at a port outside Hong Kong by a specially appointed surveyor, other than a Government surveyor, under the guidance of the Shipping Division, Hong Kong .................................................................................... a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (The fee is in addition to the fee payable for the service to the specially appointed surveyor or his employer.) (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 440 of 1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995) PART 3 ANNUAL TONNAGE CHARGE Item Particular Charge $ 1. Annual tonnage charge in respect of a registered ship other than a provisionally registered ship as follows- (a) for a ship not exceeding 1000 net registered tons .... (b) for a ship exceeding 1000 net registered tons- for the first 1000 net registered tons ...................... and for each additional net registered ton or part thereof-over 1000 up to 15000 net registered tons ....... and over 15000 net registered tons ........................subject to a maximum charge of $100000. (L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 1500 1500 3.50 3.00 2. Annual tonnage charge in respect of a provisionally registered ship ........................................................... 1/12 of the amount payable under item 1 for each period of 1 month of provisional registration. 3. Annual tonnage charge in respect of a ship changing from provisional to full registration ....................... the amount payable under item 1. (L.N. 49 of 2001)