(Cap 369 section 123(3))* [12 November 1965] (G.N.A. 14 of 1961) ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * These regulations were made under the repealed section 38 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281, 1974 R. Ed.). See section 119(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281) and section 123(3) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 369). Cap 369D reg 1 Citation These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations. Cap 369D reg 2 Interpretation, application and construction (1) For the purposes of these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "approved" (认可) in relation to life saving appliances of any kind referred to in these regulations means approved by the Director; "pilgrim trade" (朝圣旅程) 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" (内河航限) 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" (《规则》) means the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Rules 1958 (S.I. 602/58 U.K.) 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 (1894 c. 60 U.K.)+, as substituted by section 2 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act 1949 (1949 c. 43 U.K.), and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, and any such rules amending the same; "Simla Rule ship" (西姆拉规则船舶) 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 Convention 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 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" (指明范围) means any area specified in the Third Schedule; "specified sheltered waters" (指明遮蔽水域) 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: + Please also see following- (a) in relation to the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, Part 3 of Schedule 5 to Cap 415 and s. 1 of Schedule 2 to Cap 508; (b) in relation to the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1979, s. 117 of Cap 281, s. 103 of Cap 415 and s. 142 of Cap 478. Cap 369D reg 3 Classification of ships (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. Class A. Simla Rule ships, not being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on long international voyages. Class B. Simla Rule ships, not being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on long international voyages in specified areas. Class C. Simla Rule ships, not being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on short international voyages. Class D. Simla Rule ships, not being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on short international voyages in specified areas.Simla Rule ships-engaged in the pilgrim trade. Class E. Simla Rule ships, being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on long international voyages. Class F. Simla Rule ships, being engaged in the pilgrim trade, plying on short international voyages.Other ships. Class G. Ships certified to carry passengers within River Trade Limits. Class H. Ships plying within River Trade Limits or on short international voyages not being certified to carry passengers. Class J. Tugs, tenders, lighters, barges and hoppers which proceed to sea within a range not exceeding six hundred miles from the Colony. Class K. Trawlers. Class L. Ships operating exclusively within the waters of the Colony. Class M. Sailing ships of European design (other than fishing boats or ships of Class N) which proceed to sea. Class N. Pleasure yachts (other than ships of Class I to VIA 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. Cap 369D reg 4 Ships of Class A (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the Rules shall apply to ships of Class A in the same manner as they apply to ships of Class I. (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. (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 I 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 carried 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This is a reference to section 118 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281). Cap 369D reg 5 Ships of Class B (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 I. (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 carried 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 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. (ii) In the case of ships of Class B engaged on voyages in Area B specified in the Third Schedule to these regulations 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 I 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.___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This is a reference to section 118 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281). Cap 369D reg 6 Ships of Class C (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 II. (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 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 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 C.(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 I 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This is a reference to section 118 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281). Cap 369D reg 7 Ships of Class D (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 II. (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 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 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 I 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. [cf. 1894 c. 60 U.K.] ___________________________________________________________________ Note: # Please also see following- (a) in relation to the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, Part 3 of Schedule 5 to Cap 415 and s. 1 of Schedule 2 to Cap 508; (b) in relation to the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1979, s. 117 of Cap 281, s. 103 of Cap 415 and s. 142 of Cap 478. Cap 369D reg 8 Ships of Class E (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 I. (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 aggregate 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 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.(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 accordance 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 reduction, not exceeding one half, in the quantity of condensed milk required to be carried by such lifeboats. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This is a reference to section 118 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281). Cap 369D reg 9 Ships of Class F (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 II. (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 I 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * This is a reference to section 118 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281). Cap 369D reg 10 Ships of Class G (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 I 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. Cap 369D reg 11 Ships of Class H The Rules shall apply to ships of Class H in the same manner as they apply to ships of Class VIII. Cap 369D reg 12 Ships of Class J (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 sufficient to accommodate the additional persons so carried. (G.N.A. 128 of 1961) Cap 369D reg 13 Ships of Class K (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 accommodate 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: (L.N. 90 of 1965)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. (G.N.A. 128 of 1961) (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. Cap 369D reg 14 Ships of Class L (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 II 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 (G.N.A. 128 of 1961) (c) if the appliances provided in accordance with sub-paragraphs (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. (G.N.A. 128 of 1961) Cap 369D reg 15 Ships of Class M The Rules shall apply to ships of Class M in the same manner as they apply to ships of Class XI. Cap 369D reg 16 Ships of Class N The Rules shall apply to ships of Class N in the same manner as they apply to ships of Class XII. Cap 369D Sched 1 TABLE OF DAVITS AND CAPACITY OF BOATS (GENERALLY) [regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9] (A) (B) (C) Minimum aggregate capacity of lifeboats in cubic feet Registered length of ship in feet Number of sets of davits Minimum number of sets of davits Number of setsof davits for ships carrying not more than 12 unberthed passengers (D) For long international voyages (E) For short international voyages (F) For ships in specified areas and pilgrim trade 100 and under 120 2 2 2 784 320 400 120 ,, ,, 140 2 2 2 975 420 525 140 ,, ,, 160 2 2 2 1240 610 762 160 ,, ,, 175 3 2 2 1500 780 975 175 ,, ,, 190 3 2 2 1910 930 1162 190 ,, ,, 205 4 4 4 2200 1080 1350 205 ,, ,, 220 4 4 4 2660 1300 1625 220 ,, ,, 230 5 4 4 3120 1475 1843 230 ,, ,, 245 5 4 4 3650 1640 2050 245 ,, ,, 255 6 4 4 4080 1840 2300 255 ,, ,, 270 6 4 4 4510 2030 2530 270 ,, ,, 285 7 4 4 4950 2420 3025 285 ,, ,, 300 7 6 6 5540 2840 3550 300 ,, ,, 315 8 6 6 6040 3300 4125 315 ,, ,, 330 8 6 6 6630 3700 4625 330 ,, ,, 350 9 6 6 7200 4100 5125 350 ,, ,, 370 9 6 6 7700 4400 5500 370 ,, ,, 390 10 6 6 8520 4700 5875 390 ,, ,, 410 10 8 8 9360 5100 6375 410 ,, ,, 435 12 8 8 10450 5500 6875 435 ,, ,, 460 12 10 8 11540 6000 7500 460 ,, ,, 490 14 10 8 12740 6550 8180 490 ,, ,, 520 14 10 10 13850 7100 8875 520 ,, ,, 550 16 10 10 14980 7650 9560 550 ,, ,, 580 16 12 12 16280 - - 580 ,, ,, 610 18 12 12 17520 - - 610 ,, ,, 640 18 12 12 18960 - - 640 ,, ,, 670 20 14 14 20280 - - 670 ,, ,, 700 20 14 14 21640 - -Note: The number of sets of davits and the capacity of boats not provided for in the above table shall be determined by the Director. Cap 369D Sched 2 TABLE OF LIFEBUOYS [regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 14] PART I Number of lifebuoys to be carried by ships of Class A to F inclusive 1. 2. Length of ship in feet Minimum 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 1. 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 64 ,, ,, 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 Cap 369D Sched 3 SPECIFIED AREAS [regulations 2, 5 & 7] 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 10o North along the coast of Asia to a point in Cochin China in latitude 11o North; thence to latitude 8o North, longitude 110o East; thence to latitude 8o North, longitude 125o East; thence to latitude 0o, longitude 140o East; thence to latitude 0o, longitude 160o East; thence to latitude 11o South, longitude 170o East; thence to latitude 23 1/2o South, longitude 170o East; thence to latitude 23 1/2o South, longitude 160o East; thence to the east side of Cape York at latitude 11o South; from the west side of Cape York in latitude 11o South to Cape Vessel and Vessel Island; thence along the Australian coast to Port Darwin (Cape Charles); thence to latitude 10o South, longitude 109o East; thence to Christmas Island; thence to latitude 2o North, longitude 94o East; thence to latitude 6 1/2o North, longitude 94o 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:- 6o 30' N. 0o __________________ Saigon __________________ 94o E. 141o E. 10o 30' S. 10o 30' S. 11o 30' S. __________________ __________________ __________________ 141o E. 128o E. 128o E. 9o 30' S. 2o N. 6o 30' N. __________________ __________________ __________________ 105o E. 94o E. 94o E. Cap 369D Sched 4 TABLE RELATING TO DAVITS AND THE CAPACITY OF LIFEBOATS AND INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS CARRIED IN SHIPS OF CLASSES G AND L [regulations 10 & 14] 1 2 3 4 Length of ship in feet Minimum No. of sets of davits Minimum aggregate capacity of boats in cubic feet Minimum aggregate No. of persons to be accommodated in inflatable 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 48Note: The number of sets of davits and the capacities of boats and inflatable liferafts not provided for in the above table shall be determined by the Director. Cap 369D Sched 5 SPECIFIED SHELTERED WATERS [regulation 2] 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 south-easternmost 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. (L.N. 26 of 1970) (L.N. 90 of 1965) 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 22o 14' 16" North Latitude 114o 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 22o 16' 48" North Latitude 114o 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 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 shore in position 22o 27' 42" North Latitude 114o 15' 26" East Longitude.
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