Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONS - REGULATION 28

Failure to depart on obtaining port clearance

(1) If a master after having obtained port clearance under regulation 27 does
not proceed to sea within 72 hours thereafter, he shall report forthwith to
the Director the reason for not proceeding to sea and shall, if so required by
the Director, deposit the ship's papers with the Director. (L.N. 302 of 1991)

(2) Any master who without reasonable excuse contravenes this regulation
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5000.