Hong Kong Regulations

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONS - REGULATION 57

Towing of logs

(1) The owner, or the person in charge, of logs or log rafts which are being
towed in the waters of Hong Kong shall exhibit-

   (a)  between sunrise and sunset, red flags not less than 600 millimetres
        square at each end of every log or log raft at a height of not less
        than 2 metres above sea level, and if any log or log raft exceeds 15
        metres in length a third similar flag at the middle thereof,

   (b)  between sunset and sunrise, all-round white lights in place of the
        flags required under sub-paragraph (a), and such lights shall be of
        sufficient intensity so as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark
        night at a distance of at least one nautical mile.

(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable
to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.