Hong Kong Ordinances

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY) ORDINANCE - SECT 74

Appointment of courts of survey

PART VI

COURTS OF SURVEY

(1) The Governor may, whenever the occasion may arise, appoint by warrant
under his hand and the seal of Hong Kong a court of survey.

(2) A court of survey shall consist of not less than 3 nor more than 5
members, of whom-

   (a)  one shall be a judge, district judge or magistrate, who shall preside
        over the court; and

   (b)  the remainder shall be masters of the British mercantile marine or
        persons of nautical, engineering or other special skill or knowledge.