(Cap 313, section 35(1))* [12 November 1965] L.N. 144 of 1965 (L.N. 88 of 1965) ___________________________________________________________________ Note: * These regulations were made under the repealed section 97 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281, 1974 R. Ed.). See section 119(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281) and section 35(1) of the Shipping and Port (Control) Ordinance (Cap 313). Cap 313E reg 1 Citation PART I CITATION, APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations. Cap 313E reg 2 Application These regulations apply to launches not exceeding 300 tons, other than pleasure vessels within the meaning of the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.), and to ferry vessels of any tonnage. (L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 3 Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "certificate of survey" (验船证明书) means a certificate of survey issued by a Government surveyor for the purpose of these regulations; "existing vessel" (现有船只) means any vessel which is not a new vessel and "existing launch" (现有小轮), "existing ferry vessel" (现有渡轮船只) and "existing open boat" (现有开敞船艇) shall be construed accordingly; (L.N. 577 of 1994) "fee" (费用) means the appropriate fee, if any, prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations (Cap. 281 sub. leg.); "ferry vessel" (渡轮船只) means any steam or motor vessel which plies regularly for the conveyance of persons and things between 2 or more points within the waters of Hong Kong; (76 of 1978 s. 81; L.N. 163 of 1992) "launch" (小轮) means any mechanically propelled vessel of European type not exceeding 300 tons which is designed or used for - (a) the conveyance of persons or things; (b) towing or pushing; or (c) any other purpose,and does not carry passengers beyond the waters of Hong Kong; (76 of 1978 s. 81) "local certificate of competency" (本地合格证书) means a certificate of competency issued in accordance with regulation 18; "new vessel" (新船只) means- (a) a vessel the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction; or (b) an existing vessel which is undergoing major modification; or (c) an existing vessel in respect of which an application for a local licence to carry passengers is made for the first time,on or after 1 January 1995; (L.N. 577 of 1994) "owner" (拥有人) includes charterer; (L.N. 272 of 1989) "passenger" (乘客) means any person carried in a vessel other than - (a) a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board the vessel on the business of the vessel; and (b) a child under the age of one year; (76 of 1978 s. 81)"prescribed" (订明) means prescribed by regulation. "the Specified Sheltered Waters" (指明遮蔽水域) means the waters specified in the First Schedule. (L.N. 577 of 1994) (L.N. 11 of 1970; L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 4 General provisions relating to licensing PART II LICENCES AND PERMITS (1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, no person shall use or cause or permit to be used any launch or ferry vessel for any commercial purpose except under and in accordance with a valid licence issued in respect thereof pursuant to the provisions of these regulations: Provided that no launch or ferry vessel shall be deemed to be used for a commercial purpose by reason only that she is placed on a time charter. (2) No licence shall be issued or renewed under this Part except upon payment of the prescribed fee. (3) No licence shall be issued or renewed in respect of any launch or ferry vessel except upon production of a valid certificate of survey in respect thereof. (4) No licence shall be valid for any period exceeding 12 months from the date of issue or last renewal, as the case may be, or such lesser period, not being less than 6 months as the Director may determine. (5) (a) Every licence shall be issued subject to such conditions as the Director may think fit and such conditions shall be specified in the licence. (b) Every such licence may from time to time be renewed by endorsement on the licence. (L.N. 261 of 1998)(6) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $20000 and to imprisonment for 12 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 5 Lost, destroyed or defaced licences (1) If any licence or licence disc issued under this Part is lost, destroyed or defaced, the Director may, if satisfied as to the bona fides of such loss, destruction or defacement and upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate licence or duplicate licence disc. (2) Every duplicate licence or duplicate licence disc issued pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be clearly endorsed in a conspicuous place with the word "DUPLICATE". (L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 6 Issue of licences (1) No licence shall be issued in respect of any launch or ferry vessel upon application for the first licensing thereof after construction or first arrival in Hong Kong of such launch or ferry vessel- (L.N. 163 of 1992) (a) if such launch or ferry vessel is equipped with a hot bulb, petrol or paraffin engine whether for propulsion or for any other purpose; or (b) if the machinery installed for the purpose of propulsion is not of power, design and construction approved by the Director and tested to his satisfaction.(2) No licence, other than a licence to ply within the Specified Sheltered Waters only, shall be issued to any existing launch or ferry vessel which is not completely decked. (3) (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) (L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 6A Issue of licence discs Upon the issue or renewal of a licence pursuant to regulation 4 and on payment of a prescribed fee, the Director may on application issue a new licence disc, the form of which shall be determined by the Director. (L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 7 Issue of permits Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 6, where any vessel to which these regulations apply is not eligible for issue of a licence in accordance with the provisions of that regulation the Director may in his discretion, and subject to such conditions as he may think fit and upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue to the master of the vessel a temporary permit allowing the vessel to remain in the waters of Hong Kong for any one period not exceeding one week. (L.N. 261 of 1998) Cap 313E reg 8 Licences and permits to be carried (1) Any licence or permit issued under this Part shall at all times be carried in the vessel to which such licence or permit relates: Provided that if any such licence or permit is withdrawn or deposited with the Director for any reason, the Director may, subject to such conditions or restrictions as he may think fit and upon payment of such fee as may be prescribed, issue in lieu thereof a temporary operating permit allowing the vessel in question to be operated during the period when such licence or permit is so withdrawn or deposited, and such temporary operating permit shall be carried in the vessel to which it relates in lieu of the licence or permit. (L.N. 261 of 1998) (1A) The continuous display in a conspicuous position of a current and valid licence disc issued under regulation 6A in the vessel to which such licence disc relates shall be regarded as compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1). (L.N. 577 of 1994) (2) The owner and master of any vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 9 Suspension of licence or permit in event of damage to vessel pending survey If any vessel to which any licence or permit issued under this Part relates- (a) sustains damage for any reason whatsoever, or (b) is altered as to construction, machinery or material fittings,such licence or permit shall with effect from the time of such damage or alteration be deemed to be suspended and shall remain so suspended until such time as the Director, upon recommendation of a Government surveyor and payment of such fee as may be prescribed, shall endorse such licence or permit indicating the termination of the suspension. Cap 313E reg 10 Change of ownership (1) On transfer of ownership of any vessel which is licensed under the provisions of these regulations the person to whom the vessel is transferred shall within 7 days, exclusive of general holidays, after the transfer deliver to the Director a notice of transfer, in a form to be obtained from the Marine Department, signed by the transferor or his agent and by the transferee or his agent together with- (a) the current licence of the vessel; (b) the current certificate of survey of the vessel; and (c) the prescribed fee (if any).(2) Upon receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (1) the Director shall, if so required by the transferee- (a) issue a new licence in the name of the transferee or appropriately endorse the existing current licence; and (b) deliver the current certificate of survey of the vessel to the transferee.(3) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $2000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 11 Termination of requirement for licensing (1) If for any reason the owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations ceases to require that the vessel shall continue to be so licensed, he shall within 7 days after the cessation of such requirement deliver, in a form to be obtained from the Marine Department, notice thereof to the Director, and shall return to the Director the current licence of the vessel. (2) Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 12 Surveys PART III SURVEYS No survey for the purpose of compliance with any of the provisions of these regulations shall be a valid survey unless conducted by a Government surveyor and unless the prescribed fee (if any) has been paid. Cap 313E reg 13 Certificates of survey to be carried in the vessel (1) Every certificate of survey issued pursuant to any of the provisions of these regulations shall be securely framed and exhibited at all times during the validity thereof in some conspicuous part of the vessel to which such certificate relates. (2) The owner and master of any vessel who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 14 Contents of certificate of survey Every certificate of survey issued for the purposes of compliance with any of the provisions of these regulations shall be in Form 4 of the forms prescribed in the Second Schedule; and the particulars required for the completion of such certificate shall, so far as may be applicable to the vessel in question, be inserted therein. Cap 313E reg 15 Maximum number of passengers (1) For the purpose of completion of any certificate of survey referred to in regulation 12 in respect of the maximum number of passengers which may be carried in any launch or ferry vessel the Government surveyor shall have regard to the clear space properly available in such launch or ferry vessel and to the following scales- (a) the scale shall be in the proportion of 1 passenger for every 0.65 square metres on the main deck, subject to the condition that not less than 70% of the maximum number of passengers are provided with fixed seating; (b) the maximum number of passengers permissible on each deck above the main deck shall be the whole number obtained by dividing the clear space in square metres by o.65 or counting the number of fixed passenger seats provided, whichever is the less; (c) notwithstanding subparagraphs (a) and (b), the Director may allow a ferry vessel plying solely within the Specified Sheltered Waters to carry the number of passengers equal to the number obtained by dividing the clear space in square metres as follows, namely by 0.46 in the case of the open passenger spaces on the main deck, and 0.65 in the case of the enclosed cabins on the main deck, or in the case of other spaces and cabins on all decks above the main deck; (d) except with the approval of the Director, the carriage of passengers below the main deck is not permitted; (e) the scale for existing open boats shall be determined by the measure of the fixed seating capacity as determined by a Government surveyor. (L.N. 577 of 1994)(2) Where any owner of a launch or ferry vessel requires that such launch or ferry vessel be certified for the carriage of a lesser number of persons than the maximum number permissible in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number shall be inserted in the certificate of survey. (3) Where any Government surveyor considers, having regard to safety in relation to the type and stability of any launch or ferry vessel, that such launch or ferry vessel ought not to be certified for the carriage of the maximum number of persons permissible in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number as the surveyor may direct shall be inserted in the certificate of survey. Cap 313E reg 16 Periodical surveys (1) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel shall apply for such launch or ferry vessel to be surveyed yearly or at such lesser intervals as may be ordered by the Director in any particular case. (2) If upon any survey required by the provisions of paragraph (1), the surveyor is satisfied as to the fitness in all respects of the launch or ferry vessel in question he shall issue a certificate of survey accordingly. (3) If upon any survey required by the provisions of paragraph (1), the surveyor is not satisfied that the launch or ferry vessel in question is fit in all respect, he shall declare to the owner thereof his requirements to render such launch or ferry vessel fit and shall until such requirements are satisfied withhold the issue of a certificate of survey. (4) If any certificate of survey is withheld under the provisions of paragraph (3), any licence or permit issued under Part II of these regulations in respect of the launch or ferry vessel in question shall be deemed suspended pending the issue of the certificate of survey: Provided that the Director may in his discretion and subject to such conditions or restrictions as he may think fit and upon payment of the prescribed fee, issue, in lieu of a certificate of survey, a permit to ply pending the issue of such a certificate. (5) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 17 Launches and ferry vessels to carry certificated masters and engineers PART IV LOCAL CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY (1) Subject to paragraph (1A), no launch or ferry vessel shall be under way in the waters of Hong Kong unless there is on board and in charge thereof a person who is the holder of an appropriate and valid local certificate of competency as master and in addition thereto a person in charge of the machinery who is the holder of an appropriate and valid local certificate of competency as engineer: Provided that where a Government surveyor, having regard to the size and speed of the vessel and the power of the machinery and location of the controls, certifies that such vessel can be properly controlled by one person it shall be sufficient for the purposes of this regulation if the person in charge of the vessel is the holder of both a valid local certificate of competency as master and also a valid certificate of competency as engineer. (L.N. 11 of 1970; L.N. 163 of 1992) (1A) With effect on and from 1 January 1993, no launch or ferry vessel which is a dynamically supported craft shall be under way in the waters of Hong Kong unless there is - (a) on board and in charge thereof a person who is, in addition to holding any other appropriate and valid local certificate of competency, the holder of a valid local certificate of competency - (i) known as a Type Rating Certificate; and (ii) issued by the Director under rules made under Part IV of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313); and(b) on board a person in charge of the machinery who is, in addition to holding any other appropriate and valid local certificate of competency, the holder of a valid local certificate of competency - (i) known as a Type Rating Certificate; and (ii) issued by the Director under rules made under Part IV of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313). (L.N. 163 of 1992)(2) Any person while in charge of any launch or ferry vessel and any person while in charge of the machinery thereof shall carry with him in the vessel his local certificates of competency. (3) If any of the provisions of this regulation are contravened, the owner of the launch or ferry vessel in question, whether he was on board such launch or ferry vessel at the material time or not, and the person having charge of such launch or ferry vessel at the material time shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 18 (Repealed L.N. 163 of 1992) Cap 313E reg 19 (Repealed L.N. 163 of 1992) Cap 313E reg 20 (Repealed L.N. 163 of 1992) Cap 313E reg 21 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) PART V Cap 313E reg 22 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 23 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 24 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 25 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 26 (Repealed L.N. 48 of 1990) PART VI Cap 313E reg 27 (Repealed L.N. 48 of 1990) Cap 313E reg 28 (Repealed L.N. 48 of 1990) Cap 313E reg 29 (Repealed L.N. 48 of 1990) Cap 313E reg 30 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) PART VII Cap 313E reg 31 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 32 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 33 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 34 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 35 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 36 (Repealed L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 37 Identification of craft PART VIII MISCELLANEOUS (1) The owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations shall, subject to exemption granted by the Director, cause the name of such vessel to be painted in English and Chinese characters of appropriate size on the stern and on either bow of the vessel together with a number, in English and Chinese characters, indicating the number of persons which such vessel is licensed to carry. (64 of 1999 s. 3) (2) Having regard to the type of craft and its employment for the time being, the Director may in his discretion by notice in writing served upon the owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations require that such vessel be painted in such manner or in such colours for the purpose of identification as he may consider appropriate: (L.N. 11 of 1970) Provided that no such vessel shall be required to be repainted within 1 year since the last preceding occasion upon which the same was painted for any purpose before the owner thereof was served with notice of such requirement. (3) The Director may refuse to permit any vessel licensed under these regulations to bear a name which is the same as that of any other such vessel or which is so similar thereto as, in the opinion of the Director, likely to give rise to confusion. (L.N. 11 of 1970) Cap 313E reg 38 Vessels to be kept clean and in good repair (1) The owner of any vessel licensed under these regulations shall cause such vessel to be at all times maintained in a proper state of cleanliness and repair and any apparatus or equipment fitted therein to be maintained in good order and proper state of readiness for use. (L.N. 11 of 1970) (2) No structural alterations or additions shall be made to any such vessel except with the permission in writing of the Director. (3) No ballast shall be removed from, added to or moved as to position in any such vessel without the permission in writing of the Director. (4) (a) The owner of any vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $1000. (b) The owner of any vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $4000; and, if so required in writing by the Director, shall restore such vessel to the same condition as to structure or ballast, as the case may be, as the vessel was in immediately prior to the contravention, and until such restoration is effected to the satisfaction of the Director any licence or permit to ply granted in respect of the vessel shall be deemed to be suspended. (L.N. 11 of 1970; L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 39 (Repealed L.N. 272 of 1989) Cap 313E reg 40 Refusal to carry passengers The master of any launch or ferry vessel who without reasonable cause refuses- (a) in the case of a launch, to carry any passenger anywhere within the harbour limits; or (b) in the case of a ferry vessel, to carry any passenger upon any route advertised for that vessel,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 41 Reduction in passenger space in certain circumstances (1) Where at any time any part of the space in any launch or ferry vessel to which these regulations apply is occupied by cargo or baggage, the maximum number of passengers which may, in accordance with the current certificate of survey, be carried shall be reduced at the rate of 1 passenger for every 0.65 square metres of space so occupied. (L.N. 577 of 1994) (2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who, having regard to the provisions of paragraph (1), carries in such launch or ferry vessel a greater number of passengers than the vessel is permitted to carry shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 42 Prohibition of cargo, etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels (1) No cargo or passenger's baggage shall be carried on the upper deck of any ferry vessel, if such vessel is fitted with more than one deck, during any period during which such vessel is engaged in ferry work. (2) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 43 Disembarkation of passengers from launches (1) The master of any launch not being a ferry vessel, shall permit any passenger travelling therein to disembark at any place where such passenger can lawfully disembark without risk, when requested by such passenger to do so providing that the passenger has either paid the appropriate hire charge in advance or tenders the charge upon making such request. (2) The master of any launch who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 44 Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels (1) Whenever any ferry vessel is plying as a ferry the master thereof shall not embark or disembark passengers, unless otherwise permitted by the Director, except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place, and then only by means of a gangway adequately secured to the vessel and the shore respectively and fitted with a handrail, or by landing steps alongside which such ferry vessel has made fast. (2) Except with the permission of the Director, no master of any ferry vessel shall load or unload cargo from a ferry vessel while so plying except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place. (3) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 45 Use of launches, etc. for purpose of prostitution prohibited (1) No launch or ferry vessel shall be used for the purpose of prostitution, nor for the conveyance of women for such purpose. (2) Any person who uses any launch or ferry vessel, or causes or permits the use thereof, in contravention of any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 46 (Repealed L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E reg 47 Launches and ferry vessels to travel with reasonable expedition (1) Subject to the requirements of safe and proper navigation, the master of any launch or ferry vessel shall proceed with reasonable expedition when such launch or ferry vessel is under way and carrying passengers. (2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 48 Report of accidents or damage (1) The master of any launch or ferry vessel which is involved in any accident or has sustained any damage shall report such accident or damage to the Director as soon as practicable after the occurrence of such loss or damage. (L.N. 11 of 1970) (2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974) Cap 313E reg 49 False information PART IX FALSE INFORMATION AND EXEMPTION Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining any licence, permit, exemption, or other document, or for making any registration, pursuant to or required by any of the provisions of these regulations, makes or causes to be made any statement or gives any information which he knows or has reason to believe to be false in any material respect shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974; L.N. 163 of 1992) Cap 313E reg 50 Power to exempt The Director may in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose, upon application and upon payment of the prescribed fee (if any) exempt by notice in writing any launch or ferry vessel from any requirements contained in or prescribed by any of the provisions of these regulations where he is satisfied that such requirement has been substantially complied with or that compliance therewith is unnecessary having regard to the circumstances of the case. Cap 313E Sched 1 [regulation 3] SPECIFIED SHELTERED WATERS (L.N. 577 of 1994) 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. 25 of 1970) 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 Wu Kwai Sha Tsui to the south-western extremity of Pak Sha Tau Chau (Harbour Island), thence by the northern shore of Pak Sha Tau Chau to its eastern extremity, thence by a straight line across to the point of land on the mainland shore in position 22o 27' 42" North Latitude 114o 15' 26" East Longitude. (L.N. 577 of 1994) Cap 313E Sched 2 FORMS 1 TO 3 (Repealed L.N. 261 of 1998) FORM 4 [regulation 14] MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE (Chapter 281) MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FOR THE HULL, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OF LAUNCHES, AND FERRY VESSELS Issued by the Marine Department (Ship Surveys) Name of Vessel ........................... Licence No. ...................... Length Reg. ................................. Breadth Reg. ..................... Depth Reg. ............ Tonnage: Gross ................................................... Nett ............................................... Name of Owner .................................................. Address ......................................... We/I the undersigned Surveyor(s) of Ships hereby certify:- (1) That on the ................... day of ....................., 19......... the hull and equipment of the above-named vessel was thoroughly examined and was found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until the ................. day of ........................., 19......... (2) That on the .................. day of ......................, 19 ............ the machinery, boilers and pressure vessels of the said vessel were inspected and found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until the .................. day of ........................., 19........ (3) That the safety valves satisfy the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance and have been set for a maximum pressure of .................... lbs. per sq. inch. (4) That the vessel is properly fitted with navigation lights and with the means for making sound signals. (5) That the vessel is properly found with anchors and cables. (6) That the vessel has been subjected to a stability test and has .............................. tons of ballast permanently on board. (7) That the vessel is equipped with the following Life Saving Appliances in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). Boats ..................................... B.A. ................................ Lifebuoys .............................. Lifejackets .................................................... (8) That the vessel is provided with the following fire-extinguishing appliances in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) ....................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................ (9) That all openings in the main deck are efficiently protected by coamings or casing and are capable of being closed water-tight, and that all seats are properly secured in position and that suitable awnings are provided. (10) That the crew is sufficient for the requirements of the vessel and both the master and engineer are in possession of the appropriate Certificates of Competency issued by the Director of Marine. (11) This vessel is/is not permitted to tow. (When towing no passengers may be carried). (12) That the spaces measured for passenger accommodation and the numbers of passengers that the vessel may carry within the various limits are as follows:- Spaces Passengers (and Crew) Crew .................................................................................................................................... Cabins .................................................................................................................................. Cockpit ................................................................................................................................. Main Deck ............................................................................................................................ ............................. Deck ...................................................................................................... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total persons ........................................................................----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the space measured for passenger accommodation is at any time occupied by cargo or passengers' baggage, then one passenger is to be deducted for every 0.65 square metres so occupied.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) That the radar operator has satisfactorily completed a radar training course approved by the Director of Marine and the vessel is fitted with the following radar .................. .............................................................................................................................. (14) That the vessel is restricted to ply within river trade limits/the Specified Sheltered Waters/waters of Hong Kong including the Specified Sheltered Waters. (When plying in river trade limits no passenger may be carried). Remarks:-This vessel is permitted to ply with a Combined Coxswain and Engineer .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. This Certificate expires on the ................... day of ............................, 19 ......... Hong Kong .................... day of ............................., 19 ......... (Paragraphs:-............................) ....................................... Surveyor of Ships. (Paragraphs:-.............................) ........................................ Surveyor of Ships. (Delete the portions of the form that do not apply) This Certificate of Survey shall be securely framed and exhibited at all times in some conspicuous part of the vessel. (L.N. 577 of 1994) ________________ FORMS 5 AND 6 (Repealed L.N. 163 of 1992)
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