Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

(Past version on 07/01/1997).
(Past version on 06/30/1997).



Remarks:

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 64 of 1999 s. 3

(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.

(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

(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	) )

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

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

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

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.

(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)

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

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.

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

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

(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" (額外巡視) 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.

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.

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