Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 41

Reduction in passenger space in certain circumstances

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(1) Where at any time any part of the space in any launch or ferry vessel to
which these regulations apply is occupied by cargo or baggage, the maximum
number of passengers which may, in accordance with the current certificate of
survey, be carried shall be reduced at the rate of 1 passenger for every 0.65
square metres of space so occupied. (L.N. 577 of 1994)

(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who, having regard to the
provisions of paragraph (1), carries in such launch or ferry vessel a greater
number of passengers than the vessel is permitted to carry shall be guilty of
an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000 and to
imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 255 of 1974)