Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONS - REGULATION 34

Display of flags "S" over the code pennant

(1) The master of a vessel which has been boarded by an authorized officer
pursuant to section 59 of the Ordinance shall if required by such authorized
officer hoist the international code flags "S" over the answering pennant.

(2) Where the international code flags "S" over the answering pennant are
hoisted under paragraph (1)-

   (a)  no person shall board or leave the vessel; and

   (b)  no other vessel shall approach within 30 metres of the vessel, without
        the permission of the authorized officer.

(3) Any master who fails to comply with a requirement under paragraph (1)
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5000.

(4) Any person who contravenes paragraph (2)(a), or the master of any vessel
which contravenes paragraph (2)(b), commits an offence and is liable to a fine
of $5000.