Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (INSTRUCTIONS TO SURVEYORS) (PASSENGER SHIPS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 80

Leads and lead-lines

The minimum requirements as to the provision of leads and lead-lines are as
follows-

(1) In the case of every passenger steamship engaged on international voyages
other than the River Trade: 2 deep sea leads of at least 28 lbs. each. 2 deep
sea lead-lines of at least 120 fathoms each and a suitable reel. Provided that
where an efficient sounding machine is fitted, one of the deep sea leads and
lead-lines need not be required, and where a second drum with an additional
300 fathoms of wire is supplied, it is unnecessary to require the provision of
any deep sea leads and lead-lines. 4 hand leads of at least 7 lbs. each. 4
hand lead-lines of at least 25 fathoms each. The hand leads and lead-lines are
to be provided in all cases.

(2) In the case of every passenger steamship engaged on international voyages
in the River Trade: 2 hand leads of at least 7 lbs. each. 2 hand lead-lines of
at least 25 fathoms each.