(Cap 281 section 114) [12 November 1965] L.N. 144 of 1965 (L.N. 86 of 1965) Cap 281F reg 1 Citation These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations. Cap 281F reg 2 Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "hourly rate" (每小时收费率) means the rate per hour calculated in accordance with regulation 7; (L.N. 352 of 1983) "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 gross tons, and in the case of a ship having alternative gross tonnages, the larger of those gross tonnages. (L.N. 139 of 1970) Cap 281F reg 3 Schedule of fees (1) Subject to regulation 5, the fees prescribed in the Schedule shall be payable in respect of the matters specified in relation thereto in that Schedule. (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 252 of 1994) (2) Except where otherwise specified in the Schedule or by necessary implication, the fees prescribed for the issue of any certificate shall be in respect of a certificate valid for a period of 12 months. Cap 281F reg 4 Fees for service 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 hours any fee prescribed by these regulations shall include the services of a surveyor together with any travelling or other expenses involved. (L.N. 352 of 1983) Cap 281F reg 5 Fees for services outside Hong Kong (1) 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- (a) a fee calculated in accordance with subregulation (2) or (3); and (b) the travelling and subsistence expenses of the surveyor in such reasonable sum as the Director shall determine.(2) For any survey or inspection described in Section P, Q or R in Part II of the Schedule, the fee payable shall be the sum of $7645 for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of the survey or inspection, and in addition, the fee specified in the relevant Sections of the Schedule. (L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 354 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995) (3) For any survey or inspection described in Sections A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L and O in Part II of the Schedule, the fee payable shall be- (44 of 1995 s. 143) (a) where the fee for the services is entirely determinable by the time involved, the sum of $7645, in lieu of an hourly rate, for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of the survey or inspection; or (b) where the fee for the services is not determinable by the time involved, the sum of $15290 for the whole period during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of the survey or inspection, and in addition, the fee specified in the relevant Sections of the Schedule; or (c) where the fee for the services is partly determinable and partly not determinable by the time involved, the aggregate of- (i) for the services determinable by the time involved, the sum of $7645 for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong, less the actual number of hours the surveyor is required to undertake that particular survey or inspection referred to in subparagraph (ii); and (ii) for the services not determinable by the time involved, the fee for the services specified in the relevant Sections of the Schedule. (L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 354 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)(4) The duration of a surveyor's absence from Hong Kong shall be calculated with reference to the departure time and arrival time from and at Hong Kong. (5) Where part of the survey or inspection undertaken by a surveyor is done within Hong Kong and part of it is done outside Hong Kong, the fee payable for each part shall be calculated according to regulation 3 and this regulation respectively. (L.N. 252 of 1994) Cap 281F reg 5A Fees for sending documents by telegram, telex or post Where in connection with any service specified in Part II of the Schedule or the issue of a certificate specified in Part II of 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 telegram, telex or post there shall be payable in addition to the fee specified in Part II of the Schedule the expense involved. (L.N. 352 of 1983) Cap 281F reg 6 Fees for services outside office hours Except in the case of a service rendered by the Mercantile Marine Office or the Registry of Shipping or Port Control Section, 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 outside office hours, there shall be payable, in addition to the appropriate fee specified in these regulations and the Schedule, if any, a fee based upon the following scale- On week-days- (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. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)Provided that if 3 days' notice of the requirement for any survey, or inspection or other service has been given to the Director but notwithstanding such notice the Director has caused the survey, or inspection or other service to be undertaken outside office hours, no such additional fee shall be payable. (L.N. 139 of 1970; L.N. 182 of 1975; L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985; L.N. 310 of 1989) Cap 281F reg 7 Fees for miscellaneous services Where 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 vessel, shore installation navigational aid or other 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. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995) Cap 281F reg 7A Fees where service is not completed Where, on the application of the owner or agent of a vessel, work on any service in respect of that vessel is undertaken by any officer of the Marine Department and, in consequence of any act of the owner or his 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. (L.N. 129 of 1967) Cap 281F reg 8 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 II of the Schedule, there shall be payable a fee of $565, unless- (a) the issue is specified in that Part to be included in the service in question; (b) a fee for the issue is specified in that Part; or (c) the issue is that of a certificate for a ship in respect of which a service relevant to the issue of the certificate has been rendered by an organization approved under section 8(1) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 369). (L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985; L.N. 310 of 1989; L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995; L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 24)(2) Subject to the provisions of 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 II 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) a fee of $565 for each copy or alteration where no fee for the issue of the original is specified in Part II of the Schedule or the issue of the original is declared in that Part to be included in the service; and (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995) (b) a fee equal to the amount of the fee specified in Part II 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 II 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 II 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 an 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. (L.N. 352 of 1983) Cap 281F reg 9 Fees for attendance at legal proceedings or inquiries Where an officer of the Marine Department is required to attend any legal proceedings or inquiry in his capacity as a Government official 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. 247 of 1992; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995) (b) where the attendance is outside Hong Kong- (i) a fee of $7645 for each period or part period of 24 hours during which the officer is absent from Hong Kong on account of the attendance; and (L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995) (ii) the travelling and subsistence expenses of the officer in such reasonable sums as the Director shall determine. (L.N. 247 of 1992)(c)-(d) (Repealed L.N. 247 of 1992) (L.N. 229 of 1978; L.N. 310 of 1989; L.N. 333 of 1993) Cap 281F reg 10 Charges for advice and examination of plans Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 64 of 1999 s. 3 Where the Director consents to survey, tender advice or examine plans in respect of the structure, machinery or equipment of a vessel 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. (L.N. 129 of 1967; L.N. 352 of 1983; 64 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 281F reg 11 Fees payable in advance Every fee shall be paid at the Marine Department in advance of the service in respect of which such fee is payable: Provided that the Director may in his discretion in any particular case permit any fee 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. Cap 281F reg 11A Forfeiture of fees for failure to attend for examination Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 64 of 1999 s. 3 A fee paid by an applicant for examination for a local certificate of competency in accordance with item 3 of Part IV of the Schedule shall be forfeited to the Government if the applicant fails to attend for the examination at the time and place notified to him by the Director unless- (L.N. 247 of 1992; 64 of 1999 s. 3) (a) the applicant has given not less than 3 days' notice to the Director of his inability to attend for the examination; or (b) the Director is satisfied that the applicant was through circumstances beyond his control unable to attend for the examination. (L.N. 229 of 1978) Cap 281F reg 12 Services required for certain official purposes (1) No fee or charge shall be payable in respect of any copy of any certificate referred to in these regulations which is supplied at the request of a department of the Central People's Government, 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 department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, any 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. (23 of 1998 s. 2; 64 of 1999 s. 3) Cap 281F SCHEDULE Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 64 of 1999 s. 3 [regulations 3, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 11A & 12] PART I (No provision) ------------- PART II FEES FOR SURVEYS SECTION A-PASSENGER SHIPS AND SAFETY CERTIFICATE Note: (1) The fees prescribed under items 1 to 4 inclusive of this Section cover- (a) the survey of the hull, boilers and propelling machinery (including tests of the materials), and the inspection of the equipment of the ship including the lights and sound signals; and (b) the survey of a ship for load line if the 2 surveys are carried out concurrently.(2) The fees prescribed under items 1 to 4 inclusive of this Section do not cover- (a) the inspection of the crew accommodation referred to in Section M of this Part; (b) the survey of inflatable life rafts referred to in Section G of this Part; (c) the survey of a radio installation or any installation referred to in Section E of this Part.(3) In any case in which the duration of the certificate has been limited by the surveyor's declaration, owing to special reasons rendering one or more further surveys necessary within the ensuing 12 months, the total fees payable under items 2, 3, 4, 5(a), (b), (c) and (d) inclusive of this Section for certificates covering the period of 12 consecutive months shall not exceed that payable for a 12 months' certificate. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable for surveys and shall include the issue in duplicate of the appropriate certificate- 1. For the initial survey of a ship for the issue of a passenger certificate, safety certificate or passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 2. For the survey of a ship for the renewal of a passenger certificate, safety certificate or passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, in the case of a ship - (a) not exceeding 500 tons 31815 (b) exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 1000 tons 52855 (c) exceeding 1000 tons but not exceeding 1500 tons 79290 (d) exceeding 1500 tons but not exceeding 5000 tons 91520 plus $9805 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1500 tons. (e) exceeding 5000 tons but not exceeding 10000 tons 160020 plus $7120 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5000 tons. (f) exceeding 10000 tons but not exceeding 15000 tons 230970 plus $13475 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10000 tons. (g) exceeding 15000 tons but not exceeding 20000 tons 298245 plus $13475 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15000 tons. (h) exceeding 20000 tons but not exceeding 30000 tons 365520 plus $6725 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20000 tons. (i) exceeding 30000 tons 432535 plus $4050 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30000 tons. 3. For the survey of a ship for the renewal of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate of less than 12 months' validity 1/12 of the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2 for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2. 4. For extending a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate being in each case a certificate granted exceptionally to cover a period not more than 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate 1/4 of the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2. 5. For the issue of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, including a survey where necessary, in each case being a certificate issued in substitution for an existing certificate of the same kind for any of the following- (a) changing the plying limits 5305 (b) giving additional plying limits 5305 (c) decreasing the number of passengers the ship may carry 5305 (d) changing particulars in the certificate where a visit to the ship is not necessary 5305 (e) increasing the number of passengers the ship may carry a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate but not less than $5305. 6. For the survey for a passenger certificate issued in respect of a passenger ship not registered in Hong Kong, stating only the number of passengers the ship may carry a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate but not less than $12245. 7. For a certificate that a ship complies with the standards necessary for the issue of a passenger certificate or passenger and safety certificate, except for certain items not surveyed a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 8. For the survey of the hull in dry dock and for the issue of a dry docking certificate- (a) in the case of a ship holding passenger certificates either issued or recognized by the Government- (i) not exceeding 10000 tons 5885 (ii) exceeding 10000 tons 7855 (b) in the case of any other ship 1/10 of the appropriate fee in item 2 but not less than $10805 (including withdrawn propeller shaft). 9. For a certificate modifying in respect of a particular voyage, any passenger certificate or any safety certificate or any passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate 2950 plus $4425 for each visit of a surveyor to the ship in question. 10. For a certificate where the survey is conducted on the running survey system and covers- (a) survey of complete ship; (b) survey of hull; (c) survey of boilers, main and auxiliary machinery; or (d) survey of navigational and life saving appliances except inflatable life rafts the appropriate survey fee under item 2 of this Section apportioned in accordance with the Note to this item plus 1/4 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 of this Section. Note: The survey fee for a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate under this item is apportioned as follows- (a) Survey of hull 2/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. (b) Survey of boilers, main and auxiliary machinery 2/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. (c) Survey of navigational and life-saving appliances except inflatable life rafts 1/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. 11. For a partial survey of the hull, the machinery or the safety equipment of ships holding valid passenger certificates following a reported accident or casualty. Per visit subsequent to the initial visit by a surveyor 4425 SECTION B-EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF PLANS Note: (1) The fee charged for examination and approval of plans is additional to any prescribed fee for survey or for witnessing of tests, except initial surveys for registry. (2) Where work on the examination and approval of plans is done for which a fee is not prescribed, the fee charged will be determined by the Director in agreement with the applicant, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. 1. For the examination of the design of any type of fire detecting system or plans of any type of installation for fire extinguishing ) ) ) 2. For the examination of structural drawing and scantlings ) 3. For the consideration of the watertight subdivision arrangements ) ) 4. For the consideration of the fire protection arrangements ) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 5. For the consideration of designs of boilers or shafting, or other machinery parts ) ) 6. For the consideration of the arrangement of fire appliances, life-saving appliances, navigation lights and sound signals or navigational equipment ) ) ) 7. For the examination of the design of side-scuttles, or fire-resisting doors, or ships' side or other hull fittings ) ) 8. For the examination of designs of fittings intended for use in connection with the subdivision or structure of a ship ) ) 9. For the consideration of the arrangement of radio-telegraphy installations ) ) SECTION C-SURVEYS OF BOILERS AND MACHINERY Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For the survey and hydraulic testing of boilers intended for use on board ship ) ) 2. For the survey of boiler parts, machinery, etc.- ) (a) Air receivers or welded pressure vessels of Class I and II ) ) (b) Air receivers or welded pressure vessels of Class III ) (c) Auxiliary unit (such as evaporators, heaters, filters, coolers, pumps and other similar items) ) ) (d) Boiler mountings ) (e) Electric generators and motors ) (f) Main switchboard tests ) 3. For survey of engines (including turbines) steam or internal combustion ) ) 4. For survey of machinery items, gearing, shafting, propellers and other similar items ) ) 5. For survey of oil fuel installations, tanks, cofferdams and oily water separators, pressure gauges and other similar items ) ) ) 6. For survey of steering gear- ) Steering gear, main and auxiliary, complete ) 7. For survey of superheaters for boilers ) 8. For survey of watertight doors - ) (a) Examination of design, inspection and witnessing of tests of the prototype and issue of a certificate of inspection and tests where appropriate ) ) ) a fee determined by the time involved, charge at the hourly rate. (b) Watertight doors of an approved design ) 9. For survey of bars, plates or rivets, witnessing tensile and bend tests ) ) 10. For survey of boilers and superheater tubes subject to internal or external pressure, inspection, hydraulic and ductility tests ) ) ) 11. For survey of castings or forgings for stem, stern post rudder or propeller, inspection and tests ) ) 12. For survey of engine casting and forging, superheater headers or similar items, inspection and material tests ) ) 13. For witnessing tests of a new electrode intended for use on parts of ships' hulls which are of primary structural importance ) ) ) 14. For survey of the finished work of flanged or worked plates, compensation rings, and manhole doors ) ) 15. For survey of furnaces and witnessing material tests ) 16. For survey of steam and feed pipes and witnessing material tests ) ) 17. For the inspection and verification of testing machines used for testing materials coming under Government survey and for the issue of a certificate- ) ) ) (a) For inspection and verification for first issue of a certificate ) ) (b) For inspection and verification for renewal of a certificate 5885 18. For a certificate of inspection, or certificates of material or hydraulic test, in duplicate 3685 SECTION D-CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES The following fees shall be payable- 1. Standard Fees for Cargo Ship Safety Construction Surveys and Certificates- Gross Tonnage of Ship Issue of Certificate $ Renewal of Certificate $ Intermediate or Periodical Survey $ 500 tons and under 1000 tons 97860 plus $12245 for each 100 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 500 tons 22025 5885 1000 tons and under 15000 tons 195725 plus $44045 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1000 tons 1000 tons and under 1500 tons 33300 8815 1500 tons and under 5000 tons 39160 plus $3465 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1500 tons 9805 plus $1010 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1500 tons 5000 tons and under 10000 tons 69975 plus $1995 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5000 tons 16645 plus $515 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5000 tons 10000 tons and under 15000 tons 109120 plus $2950 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10000 tons 26445 plus $755 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10000 tons 15000 tons and over 1428670 plus $24475 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15000 tons 15000 tons and under 20000 tons 123805 plus $2465 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15000 tons 30110 plus $515 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15000 tons 20000 tons and under 30000 tons 136030 plus $1740 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20000 tons 32575 plus $515 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20000 tons 30000 tons and over 151690 plus $1740 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30000 tons 37455 plus $515 for each 1000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30000 tons (L.N. 270 of 1995) Purpose or service Fee $ 2. For the survey for the issue or renewal of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or for the intermediate survey when carried out by a certifying authority at the same time as a survey for classification purposes no fee. 3. For the survey for the issue of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to a ship, the keel of which was laid before 7 December 1965, when carried out by a surveyor the appropriate fee in the second column of item 1. 4. For every renewal or intermediate survey carried out by a surveyor which is not carried through in one operation the appropriate fee in the third and fourth columns of item 1 plus $7085 for each additional visit required to complete the survey. 5. For the survey for the issue to a ship of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to remain in force for a period not exceeding 3 months, where the ship is one in respect of which there is or has within the period of 12 months preceding the survey been in force a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, the fee payable for such survey shall be as follows- (a) If the survey is carried out before or within 1 month after the expiry of the certificate 7350 (b) If the survey is carried out more than 1 month but within 12 months after the expiry of the certificate 14700 6. For the survey of a tanker, carried out by a surveyor, before a survey for the issue or renewal of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or an intermediate survey ) ) a fee determined by the ) time involved, charged ) at the hourly rate. ) 7. Where repairs have been made to a cargo ship which require a special survey to be carried out by a surveyor SECTION E-RADIO, RADAR AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS Note: The fees specified in this Section are in addition to the fee for the issue or extension of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate and a safety equipment certificate under Sections A and F respectively. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For the initial survey and the issue in duplicate of a radio certificate or a radio-telephone certificate or a qualified certificate thereof together with an exemption certificate a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 2. For the renewal survey and issue in duplicate of a radio certificate, or a qualified radio certificate, together with an exemption certificate- (a) For ships not exceeding 1600 tons 5885 (b) For ships exceeding 1600 tons 8815 Note: For every extension of a radio certificate or radio-telephone certificate to which this item applies for a period not more than 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate 1/4 of the appropriate fee in this item. 3. For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio-telephone certificate 4425 4. For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio certificate or a qualified radio certificate, together with an exemption certificate, for a period of less than 12 months 1/12 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. 5. For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio-telephone certificate for a period of less than 12 months 1/12 of the appropriate fee in item 3 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 3 of this Section. 6. For issue of an exemption certificate only 1210 7. (a) For a copy of a radio certificate (b) For a copy of a qualified radio certificate coupled with an exemption certificate 1210 1210 8. For a copy of an exemption certificate only 1210 9. For the inspection of a ship on the application of the owner for the purposes of seeing that she is properly provided with a radio installation and radio officers or radio-telephone operators, (not being an inspection for the purpose of issuing a passenger and safety certificate or a safety radio certificate) and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 69 (Radio) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 10. For a copy of a Form Surveys 69 (Radio) 1210 11. For verifying the navigational equipment under the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Navigational Equipment) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) a fee determined by the time involved, charge at the hourly rate. 12. For the inspection of a ship for such purposes otherwise than on the application of the owner, if the ship is found not to be properly provided with a radio or radar installation and/or radio officers or radio-telephone operators, for each visit 4425 13. For the provision of facilities for the calibration of a radio direction finder for a period starting from the time at which facilities were requested and continuing until the calibration is completed or abandoned- (a) For the first hour or part thereof 4425 (b) For each 1/2 hour or part thereof after the first hour 1010 Note: (1) The fee under this item is in addition to the fee chargeable under regulation 6 for the provision of facilities outside office hours. (2) The fee under this item is chargeable in case of cancellation of service unless notice of cancellation is given at least 2 office hours prior to the time at which the facilities were requested. SECTION F-SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE Note: (1) The services specified in items 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Section include- (a) the survey or inspection of life-saving appliances except inflatable life rafts and inflatable boats at servicing depots; (b) the survey or inspection of fire appliances; (c) the survey or inspection of pilot ladders; (d) the survey or inspection of lights and sound signalling apparatus; (e) the issue of Form Surveys 183/183A; and (f) the cost of endorsement on Form Surveys 183/183A, where such endorsement is necessary.(2) For a partial inspection of safety equipment on a ship, Form Surveys 183/183A will be completed only for the items surveyed. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For the initial survey of a ship for the issue in duplicate of a safety equipment certificate or a qualified safety equipment certificate together with an exemption certificate, in the case of a ship of- (a) 500 tons or over but under 1600 tons 103160 (b) 1600 tons or over but under 3000 tons 154950 (c) 3000 tons or over but under 10000 tons 206330 (d) 10000 tons or over but under 15000 tons 257700 (e) 15000 tons or over 308660 Note: The fees prescribed in this item include examination and approval of plans relating to the arrangement of safety equipment. 2. For the annual, intermediate or renewal survey of a ship for endorsement or re-issue of a safety equipment certificate or a qualified safety equipment certificate together with an exemption certificate, in the case of a ship of- (a) 500 tons or over but under 1600 tons 16160 plus $8340 for each visit after the second. (b) 1600 tons or over but under 3000 tons 24005 plus $8340 for each visit after the second. (c) 3000 tons or over but under 10000 tons 32310 plus $8340 for each visit after the second. (d) 10000 tons or over but under 15000 tons 35750 plus $8340 for each visit after the second. (e) 15000 tons or over 39160 plus $8340 for each visit after the second. 3. For survey and issue in duplicate of a safety equipment certificate for a period of validity of less than 24 months 1/24 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section 4. For a partial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship required to hold a safety equipment certificate- (a) made on the application of the owner; or (b) made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where equipment is found defective: For each visit made by a surveyor to the ship 4425 Maximum fee the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. 5. For the survey a ship for the issue of a safety equipment certificate granted exceptionally to cover a period not exceeding 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate 1/4 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section 6. For the initial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificates and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 183/183A on the application of the owner, in the case of a ship of- (a) under 50 tons 13005 (b) 50 tons or over but under 150 tons 18615 (c) 150 tons or over but under 300 tons 25765 (d) 300 tons or over but under 500 tons 30900 (e) 500 tons or over the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Section. Note: The fees prescribed in this item include examination and approval of plans relating to the arrangement of safety equipment. 7. For a subsequent inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificates and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 183/183A on the application of the owner, in the case of a ship of- (a) under 50 tons 5405 plus $4425 for each visit after the first. (b) 50 tons or over but under 150 tons 6875 plus $4425 for each visit after the first. (c) 150 tons or over but under 500 tons 8340 plus $4425 for each visit after the first. (d) 500 tons or over the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. 8. For every copy of Form Surveys 183/183A 1210 9. For a partial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificate- (a) made on the application of the owner; or (b) made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where equipment is found defective; or (c) made otherwise than on the application of the owner in consequence of changes or modification in the equipment: For each visit made to the ship 4425 but where more than one visit is necessary the total fee for all visits shall not exceed the appropriate fee in item 2 of Section A for a passenger ship or item 7 of this Section for any other ship. 10. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 25) SECTION G-LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable for survey of- 1. Lifeboats and buoyant apparatus- For the inspection during construction, for the certificate or re-certification of lifeboats and buoyant apparatus, and for the issue of a report of inspection on Form Surveys 123A- (a) For the inspection of a lifeboat constructed of glass re-inforced plastics, in the case of a lifeboat which is certified to carry- not exceeding 60 persons 4920 exceeding 60 persons but not exceeding 70 persons 5545 exceeding 70 persons but not exceeding 80 persons 6130 exceeding 80 persons but not exceeding 90 persons 6875 exceeding 90 persons but not exceeding 100 persons 7350 exceeding 100 persons but not exceeding 120 persons 8815 exceeding 120 persons but not exceeding 150 persons (maximum permitted number) 10550 (b) For the inspection of a lifeboat constructed of materials other than glass re-inforced plastics- for a lifeboat constructed of wood 2 x the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. for a lifeboat constructed of steel but not having built-in buoyancy tanks ｝ 1 1/2 x the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. for a lifeboat constructed of aluminium but not having built-in buoyancy tanks for a lifeboat constructed of steel or aluminium having built-in buoyancy tanks 2 x the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. (c) For the inspection of mechanically and hand propelled lifeboats, motor lifeboats and motor lifeboats fitted with a radio cabin and searchlight- for a mechanically and hand propelled lifeboat the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $1125. for a motor lifeboat the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $2245. for a motor lifeboat fitted with a radio cabin and searchlight the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $2950. (d) For the inspection of buoyant apparatus constructed of materials other than glass re-inforced plastics 755 per buoyant apparatus but not less than $2950. (e) For the inspection of buoyant apparatus constructed of glass re-inforced plastics 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1(d) of this Section. 2. Lifejackets, lifebuoys, inflatable rafts and boats- (a) For the inspection and stamping of lifejackets at the maker's works- For each lifejacket 5.5 but not less than $1210 per visit. (b) For the inspection and stamping of lifebuoys- For each lifebuoy 10 but not less than $1210 per visit. (c) For the inspection and re-certification of inflatable life rafts and inflatable boats at servicing depots- For each raft or boat 1695 3. Boat davits and winches- For the inspection at the maker's works of boats' davits and winches intended for stock or for ships not registered or licensed in Hong Kong (23 of 1998 s. 2) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 4. Appliances- (a) For the examination of the design, or a modification to a design, of a life-saving appliance, the witnessing of tests and inspection of an appliance made to the design ｝ a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (b) For the inspection of a proofed fabric or adhesive and consideration of report of tests carried out by an independent laboratory (c) The issue of a certificate of tests if required SECTION H-FIRE APPLIANCES Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For the survey of fire extinguishers, fire detecting apparatus, smoke helmets and breathing appliances, fire pumping units, spray nozzles, cinema projectors and other similar appliances- (a) Inspections and witnessing tests, or where resubmitted after alteration, for the first 20 appliances or part thereof during a single visit 2465 (b) For each subsequent 20 appliances or part thereof during the same visit 1905 (c) For the issue of an inspection certificate if required 1210 2. For the examination of the design of a fire appliance, the witnessing of tests and inspection of the first appliance made to the design, and the issue of a certificate of test if required a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 3. For the examination of the design of a fire-detecting system, inert gas system or fixed fire extinguishing installation or plans of a froth or carbon dioxide installation for fire extinguish a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. SECTION I-LIGHTS AND SOUND SIGNALS Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For the examination of the design of a light and sound signal apparatus, the testing and inspection of the first apparatus made to the design, and if required, the issue of a certificate of test- (a) Navigation lantern ｝ (b) Burner (c) Lens a fee determined by the (d) Daylight signalling lamp time involved, charged at (e) Sound signalling apparatus the hourly rate. (f) Any similar apparatus 2. For the inspection of lanterns manufactured to specifications of approved prototypes including the issue of a lantern certificate- (a) for the first 30 lanterns or part thereof inspected during a single visit 2465 (b) for each subsequent lantern inspected during the same visit 57 3. For the inspection of lights and fog signals on any ship- (a) made on the application of the owner; or (b) made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where the equipment is found to be defective: For each visit made to the ship 7350 SECTION J-LOAD LINE AND SEAWORTHINESS Note: The fees specified under this Section include where appropriate the issue in duplicate of the load line or load line exemption certificate, as the case may be. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For surveys and inspections for load line certificates and load line exemption certificates. (a) Table of Standard Fees- Gross Tonnage of Ship Standard Fees Initial Survey $ Periodical Survey $ Periodical Inspection $ Under 50 tons 14700 11770 3940 50 tons and under 100 tons 24475 19570 4920 100 tons and under 150 tons 39160 31815 5885 150 tons and under 200 tons 47500 38170 6875 200 tons and under 300 tons 58730 46995 7855 300 tons and under 500 tons 78310 62645 8815 500 tons and under 1000 tons 97860 77320 9805 1000 tons and under 1500 tons 117440 96900 12245 1500 tons and under 2000 tons 137020 110080 13475 2000 tons and under 2500 tons 151690 119880 14700 2500 tons and under 3000 tons 161480 129670 15930 3000 tons and under 4000 tons 171250 139470 17150 4000 tons and under 5000 tons 185935 148270 18615 5000 tons and under 6000 tons 200620 159030 20090 6000 tons and under 7000 tons 215295 171250 21560 7000 tons and under 8000 tons 229980 181050 23035 8000 tons and under 9000 tons 239745 190820 24005 9000 tons and under 10000 tons 249550 200620 24985 10000 tons and under 259340 207945 25950 (L.N. 270 of 1995) (b) For the survey for the issue or renewal of an International Load Line Certificate, or for the periodical survey or inspection of the load line, when carried out by the assigning authority at the same time as a survey for classification purposes no fee (c) Where a periodical inspection is not completed in one visit the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item plus, for each additional visit- Where the ship- does not exceed 100 tons 1485 exceeds 100 tons but does not exceed 200 tons 2950 exceeds 200 tons but does not exceed 300 tons 4425 exceeds 300 tons but does not exceed 500 tons 5885 exceeds 500 tons 7350 Note: For the purpose of this sub-item "additional visit" (额外巡视) means a visit attributable to the inability or failure of the owner to have the ship available for inspection or to keep it so available after the commencement of the inspection. (d) Where the survey or inspection of a ship is carried out concurrently with a survey for a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate- an initial survey 1/2 the difference between the standard fee for an initial survey and a periodical survey in sub-item (a) of this item. a periodical survey 1/2 the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item. a periodical inspection no fee. (e) For the survey of a ship in respect of which a load line certificate or load line exemption certificate is in force, where alterations have been made to the ship which involve the assignment of new freeboards but are not such as to necessitate a complete survey of the ship for that purpose the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item. (f) For the consideration of stability information to determine compliance with the stability requirements in Schedules 4 and 7 to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. (g) For the consideration of stability information of a ship in respect of which an inclining test has been dispensed with a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. (h) For witnessing an inclining experiment a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. (i) For the consideration of calculations in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) as to the ability of a ship to withstand the flooding of compartments a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. 2 For the survey of a ship in respect of which a load line certificate is in force for the purpose of an exemption for deeper loading a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 3. For the survey of and issue of a load line certificate or load line exemption certificate for a ship required to make a single international voyage or a single voyage outside the prescribed limits of the appropriate certificate a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 4. For the survey of a ship required to make a single voyage under tow a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 5. For the survey of and the issue in substitution for an existing load line exemption certificate of a corresponding certificate showing amended or extended plying limits a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 6. Fees for survey of ships alleged to be unseaworthy- (a) For the survey of a ship which is detained (other than upon the complaint of a member of the crew) on account of overloading, improper loading, insufficient ventilation of coal cargoes, undermanning or defective equipment a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it appears to a surveyor that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe. (b) For the survey of a ship which is detained (other than upon the complaint of a member of the crew) on account of defective hull or machinery a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it appears that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe. (c) For the survey of a ship upon the complaint of a member of the crew whether the survey is carried out by a Government surveyor, or by a person appointed for that purpose either by the Government or a Court a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (d) For the survey of a ship which is detained because the appropriate load line is submerged a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (e) For the survey of a ship which is detained for being- (i) unmarked; or (ii) improperly marked, with load lines: For each visit a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. Note: The surveys referred to in sub-items (a) to (e) of this item apply when a ship is detained or is found to be in such condition as would normally render her liable to detention under section 108 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281), or section 12 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313) or section 48(3), 49(6), 54(2), 58(4), 59(2), 60, 68, 72 or 117 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 369). 7. If a vessel requires inspection due to fire, damage or accident, per visit in addition to the appropriate fee for each item surveyed a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 8. Fees for survey for seaworthiness of obsolete war vessels, hulks, wrecks, or similar vessels a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. SECTION K-FOREIGN-GOING SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For the inspection of a ship for stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413 sub. leg.)- (a) for one visit for one compartment 5160 (b) for each additional compartment at the same visit 1485 (c) for a certificate stating that stowage is in accordance with that Regulation 2145 2. For the inspection of a compartment of a ship constructed for the stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413 sub. leg.)- (a) for one visit for one compartment 5160 (b) for each additional compartment at the same visit 1485 (c) for a certificate stating that compartments are suitable for the stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with that Regulation 2145 3. For the inspection of portable explosives magazines in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413 sub. leg.)- (a) for one visit for one magazine 4425 (b) for each additional magazine at the same visit 755 (c) for a certificate stating that a magazine has been constructed in accordance with that Regulation 2145 4. For the examination of plans relating to stowage or shipping of dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap 413 sub. leg.) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 5. For the examination and survey of bulk chemical tankers under International Maritime Organization Codes for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 6. For the examination and survey of bulk gas carriers under International Maritime Organization Codes for the Construction and Equipment of ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (64 of 1999 s. 3) SECTION L-SHIPS CARRYING GRAIN CARGOES Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For the examination of a plan of loading for grain cargoes a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 2. For examining and certifying a copy of a plan of loading subsequent to the examination of the original plan a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 3. For an alteration in a plan of loading not affecting the original calculation a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 4. For the inspection on a ship of any alteration in the arrangement of fittings for the carriage of grain cargoes necessitating an alteration in the plan of loading a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. 5. For the inspection on a ship of grain fittings- (a) for one visit for one compartment 5160 (b) for each additional compartment at the same visit 1485 SECTION M (Repealed 44 of 1995 s. 143) SECTION N (No provision) SECTION O-TRAWLERS Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For the initial survey of any hull, machinery and equipment and the first issue of a certificate of survey a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate 2. For a survey of any hull, machinery and equipment and the renewal of a certificate of survey 3565 Note: (1) The fee specified in this item does not include a survey for the measurement of tonnage or for examination of plans and stability information. (2) If more than 3 visits of a surveyor to the vessel are required before the renewal of any certificate of survey, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor for each visit exceeding 3, including the final survey visit. 3. For extending a certificate of survey- (a) for a period not exceeding 1 month (b) for a period exceeding 1 month but not exceeding 2 months 1210 1785 4. For examination of all plans and stability information a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate SECTION P-LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS Note: (1) Surveys for the services under this Section (except item 6) do not include surveys for tonnage measurement or for examination of plans and stability information. (2) If more than 3 visits of a surveyor or a person holding the post of a ship inspector in the Government to the vessel are required before the issue of any certificate of survey, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor or each person holding the post of a ship inspector in the Government for each such visit exceeding 3, including the final survey visit. (3) For the extension of any certificate of survey for a period not exceeding 3 months, the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. (4) In this Section, "Specified Sheltered Waters" (指明遮蔽水域) means the waters specified in the First Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.). (L.N. 576 of 1994) Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable- 1. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of survey for a launch or ferry vessel to ply within the Specified Sheltered Waters only that is certified to carry- (L.N. 576 of 1994) (a) not more than 50 passengers 1335 (b) more than 50 passengers but not more than 100 passengers 2200 (c) more than 100 passengers, for each 50 passengers, or part thereof, over 100 passengers 515 2. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of survey for a launch or ferry vessel which is not confined to plying within the Specified Sheltered Waters only and which is certified to carry- (a) not more than 50 passengers 2270 (b) more than 50 passengers but not more than 100 passengers 2860 (c) more than 100 passengers but not more than 500 passengers 4745 (d) more than 500 passengers for each 100 passengers, or part thereof, over 500 passengers 970 (L.N. 576 of 1994) 3. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of survey for a passenger vehicular ferry vessel; being in addition to the appropriate fee payable under item 2(a), (b), (c) or (d). 4745 (L.N. 576 of 1994) 4. For a survey of and the issue of a certificate of survey for a launch certified to tow other craft- 2860 Note: If a survey under item 1 or 2 is required simultaneously with a survey under this item, then only 1/2 of the fee under this item shall be payable in addition to the fee payable under item 1 or 2, as the case may be. (L.N. 576 of 1994) 5. (Repealed L.N. 576 of 1994) 6. For the examination of plans and stability information- (a) Hull plans for a vessel certified to carry- (i) not more than 50 passengers 1815 (ii) more than 50 passengers but not more than 100 passengers 2970 (iii) more than 100 passengers 5930 (b) Machinery plans for a vessel certified to carry- (i) not more than 50 passengers 1815 (ii) more than 50 passengers but not more than 100 passengers 2970 (iii) more than 100 passengers 5930 (c) Electrical plans, for each generator installed 1235 (d) Stability information 1235 (e) Structural fire protection 2970 (f) Fire extinguishing installation 2970 Note: (1) For examination of plans in respect of minor modification to an existing licensed vessel, the fee shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. (2) For examination of plans and stability information in respect of a floating restaurant referred to in Section Q the fee shall be twice the appropriate fee under this item. SECTION Q-SMALL CRAFT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS Note: (1) Inspection for the services specified in this Section does not include inspection for measurement of tonnage or for examination of plans and stability information. (2) If more than 3 visits of a surveyor or an inspector to the vessel are required before the issue or endorsement of any certificate, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor or each inspector for each such visit exceeding 3, including the final inspection visit. (3) For the extension of any certificate of inspection for a period not exceeding 3 months the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For an inspection of and the issue of a certificate of inspection for- (a) Junks fitted with mechanical means of propulsion- (i) with engines of total horsepower up to 15 B.H.P. 565 (ii) with engines of total horsepower more than 15 B.H.P. but not exceeding 30 B.H.P. 780 (iii) with engines of total horsepower more than 30 B.H.P. but not exceeding 50 B.H.P. 1045 (iv) with engines of total horsepower more than 50 B.H.P. but not exceeding 80 B.H.P. 1335 (v) with engines of total horsepower more than 80 B.H.P., for each 40 B.H.P. or part thereof, over 80 B.H.P. 150 (b) Lighters and junks fitted with diesel or other auxiliary, for each engine installed 1145 (c) Water boats- (i) self-propelled, western type 4535 (ii) not self-propelled, western type 2640 (iii) native type 1145 (d) Vessels of western type 3775 (e) Floating restaurants certified to accommodate- (i) not more than 100 persons 3775 (ii) more than 100 persons, for each 50 persons, or part thereof, over 100 persons 780 (f) (i) Floating docks which are classed by a classification society approved by the Director 7535 (ii) Floating docks which are not classed as in (i) a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (g) Floating workshops 3775 2. For surveys of and the issue of freeboard certificates or prescribed periodical inspections of dumb lighters- Tonnage Survey Fee $ Periodic Inspection Fee $ Under 100 tons 1520 515 100 tons or over but under 200 tons 1895 780 200 tons or over but under 300 tons 2270 1020 300 tons or over 2640 1255 3. For the examination of plans and stability information- (a) Hull plans including scantlings structure and arrangement 1235 (b) Machinery plans including shafting, piping and pumping 1235 (c) Electrical plans for each generator installed 1235 (d) Stability information 1030 (e) Structural fire protection 2355 (f) Fire extinguishing installation 2355 Note: (1) For examination of plans in respect of minor modification to an existing licensed vessel, the fee shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. (2) For examination of plans and stability information in respect of a floating restaurant the fee shall be twice of the appropriate fee under item 6 of Section P. SECTION R-CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS-LOCAL CRAFT Note: (1) Inspection for the services specified in this Section does not include inspection and the issue of a certificate of inspection under Sections P and Q. (2) If more than 3 visits of a surveyor or an inspector to the vessel are required before the issue of any certificate or declaration of fitness, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor and each inspector for each such visit exceeding 3, including the final inspection visit. (3) For the extension of any Declaration of Fitness for a period not exceeding 3 months the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For the inspection for the carriage of dangerous goods and the issue of a Declaration of Fitness- (a) Vessels other than tankers, in respect of each category of dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg.) 815 (b) Tankers, in respect of each category of dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg.)- (i) under 500 gross registered tonnage 1895 (ii) 500 gross registered tonnage and over 3775 2. For the examination of plans- (a) Vessels other than tankers, in respect of each category of dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg.) 1030 (b) Tankers, in respect of each category of dangerous goods specified in the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Cap 295 sub. leg.)- (i) under 500 gross registered tonnage 2355 (ii) 500 gross registered tonnage and over 4710 Note: For examination of plans in respect of modification to an existing vessel and the issue of a Declaration of Fitness, the fee payable shall be 1/2 of the appropriate fee. ______________ PART III FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES RENDERED BY THE MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE Purpose or service Fee $ The following fees shall be payable-1. For engagement or discharge of fishermen at the Office- (a) For fishermen engaged or discharged, on opening or closing of a fishing vessel's half yearly agreement, per fisherman 160 (b) For fishermen engaged or discharged during the currency of the agreement, per fisherman 160 (L.N. 240 of 1996) _____________ PART IV FEES PAYABLE FOR EXAMINATIONS, ETC. Note: (1) The fees specified in this Part include the issue of the appropriate certificate of competency. (2) The fees for sight tests specified in item 4(a) and (b) are included in the fees for an examination for a certificate of competency specified in item 1 or 3 in cases where the sight test is conducted as part of the examination. In the event of a candidate failing the sight test, the balance of the relevant fees paid for the examination, less the fee for sight test, will be refunded to the candidate. Purpose or service Fee $ 1. Fees for examinations for certificates of competency as Trawler Masters and Trawler Masters (Limited)- For an examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion a candidate presents himself- (a) Trawler Master 4345 (b) Trawler Master (Limited) 2410 (c) For an examination in signalling in relation to sub-item (a) or (b), if taken separately from the remainder of the full examination, for each attempt 985 (d) If a candidate for a certificate of competency in relation to sub-item (a) or (b) is examined or re-examined in either the written or the oral part of the examination 1/2 of the appropriate fee in sub-item (a) or (b) 2. Fees for examinations for certificates of competency as Trawler Engineers- For an examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion a candidate presents himself- Trawler Engineer, for a full examination 2895 3. Fees for examination for local certificates of competency, on each occasion a candidate presents himself, or for grant of certificates, if no such fees are charged under Part IV of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313)- (a) Master (vessel other than a pleasure vessel)- (i) for vessels of 300 tons and under 1255 (ii) for vessels of 60 tons and under 515 (b) Engineer (ves
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