Hong Kong Ordinances

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY) ORDINANCE - SECT 70

Power to require security for costs from complainant

Where a complaint is made to the Director that a ship for the time being in
Hong Kong is unsafe within the meaning of section 67 he may require the
complainant to give such security as the Director may determine for such costs
and compensation as the Crown may become liable to pay in respect of the
detention and survey of the ship: Provided that where the complaint is made by
one-fourth, not being less than 3, of the seamen belonging to the ship and is
not, in the opinion of the Director, frivolous or vexations-

   (a)  such security shall not be required to be given; and

   (b)  the Director shall cause the complaint to be investigated to determine
        whether he should make an order for the detention of the ship under
        section 68. (Amended L.N. 386 of 1993)