Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONS - REGULATION 39

Lights on junks, etc.

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Every junk, which is not mechanically propelled, when underway in the
waters of Hong Kong at any time between sunset and sunrise shall exhibit-

   (a)  the lights prescribed for sailing vessels underway in the collision
        regulations; or (57 of 1990 s. 7)

   (b)  2 all-round white lights of such intensity as to be visible in clear
        atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical
        mile, one of which shall be placed at the fore masthead and the other
        at the stern at a height above the uppermost continuous deck of not
        less than 2 metres.

(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)

(3) If this regulation is contravened, the master of the junk commits an
offence and is liable to a fine of $5000.