Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LAUNCHES AND FERRY VESSELS) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE 2

(Past version on 07/01/1997).
(Past version on 06/30/1997).

(1) That on the ................... day of ....................., 19......... the hull and equipment of the above-named vessel was thoroughly examined and was found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until the ................. day of ........................., 19.........

(2) That on the .................. day of ......................, 19 ............ the machinery, boilers and pressure vessels of the said vessel were inspected and found to be in good condition and fit for the service intended until the .................. day of ........................., 19........

(3) That the safety valves satisfy the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance and have been set for a maximum pressure of .................... lbs. per sq. inch.

(4) That the vessel is properly fitted with navigation lights and with the means for making sound signals.

(5) That the vessel is properly found with anchors and cables.

(6) That the vessel has been subjected to a stability test and has .............................. tons of ballast permanently on board.

(7) That the vessel is equipped with the following Life Saving Appliances in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). Boats ..................................... B.A. ................................
Lifebuoys ..............................
Lifejackets ....................................................

(8) That the vessel is provided with the following fire-extinguishing appliances in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) .......................................................................................................................
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(9) That all openings in the main deck are efficiently protected by coamings or casing and are capable of being closed water-tight, and that all seats are properly secured in position and that suitable awnings are provided.

(10) That the crew is sufficient for the requirements of the vessel and both the master and engineer are in possession of the appropriate Certificates of Competency issued by the Director of Marine.

(11) This vessel is/is not permitted to tow. (When towing no passengers may be carried).

(12) That the spaces measured for passenger accommodation and the numbers of passengers that the vessel may carry within the various limits are as follows:-

Total persons ........................................................................

If the space measured for passenger accommodation is at any time occupied by cargo or passengers' baggage, then one passenger is to be deducted for every 0.65 square metres so occupied.

(13) That the radar operator has satisfactorily completed a radar training course approved by the Director of Marine and the vessel is fitted with the following radar ..................
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(14) That the vessel is restricted to ply within river trade limits/the Specified Sheltered Waters/waters of Hong Kong including the Specified Sheltered Waters. (When plying in river trade limits no passenger may be carried).

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Hong Kong .................... day of ............................., 19 .........

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