Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (INSTRUCTIONS TO SURVEYORS) (PASSENGER SHIPS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 75

Verification of subdivision particulars

(1) The coefficients and particulars on Forms B.H.1, and B.H.1A, B.H.2 and
B.H.2A, referred to in paragraph 74(2)(b) are required for developing flooding
curves by the surveyor of ships and the surveyor is therefore to satisfy
himself that the information on these forms is correct. If, in the process of
checking, any material errors are found the surveyor is at once to advise the
Principal Surveyor of Ships and render amended particulars.

(2) Except as provided for in sub-paragraph (3), the builders of the ship are
not obliged to furnish a copy of their subdivision calculations but the
surveyor is to visit the shipyard in order to check them and to take such
notes of the figures as will enable him to identify them at any future time.
If the builders make flooding calculations and curves by the Ministry of
Shipping's approximate method and are willing to furnish a copy of them, they
are to be forwarded to facilitate the work. It must be made clear to the
builders of the ship that in the event of any alteration being made in the
lines plan after the coefficients, etc., have been verified, the calculations
are to be at once revised, re-checked by the surveyor and the results supplied
to the Principal Surveyor of Ships so that the flooding curves may be amended
as necessary.

(3) If a ship is of such exceptional form that special subdivision
calculations and curves are made as provided for in paragraph 8, these are to
be checked at the shipyard and a complete copy forwarded for consideration.