Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (INSTRUCTIONS TO SURVEYORS) (PASSENGER SHIPS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 90

Examination of outside of hull, etc. in dry dock

The surveyor is to make a thorough examination in dry dock of the outside of
the hull after it has been cleaned and before it is painted. All outside under
water fittings and their fastenings, including the rudder and its fittings are
also to be inspected. Anchors and chain cables are to be examined at least
once in 12 months. Chain cables are to be removed from the chain locker,
ranged, shackle pins knocked out and cleaned if necessary. When the surveyor
is doubtful as to the sufficiency of the cables, having regard to wear, he is
to require gaugings to be produced of such portions as he may consider
expedient, in order to form an opinion of their fitness for further service or
otherwise. Details of such gaugings are to be recorded. (See also paragraphs 4
and 95).