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MERCHANT SHIPPING (REGISTRATION) (FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
(Past version on 01/05/2001).
(Past version on 01/04/1999).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).
[regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 14]
PART 1
FEES FOR REGISTRY OF SHIPPING AND RELATED MATTERS
(other than tonnage measurement and marking of ships)
Item Purpose or service Fee
$
The following fees shall be payable-
1. For registration of a ship by virtue of section 11(1)(a) or (b) of the
Ordinance (not being a ship referred to in section 95 of the Ordinance) or for
registration anew-
(a) for a ship not exceeding 500 gross registered tons ...............
3500
(b) for a ship exceeding 500 gross registered tons ....................
(L.N. 94 of 1992; L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 15000
2. For provisional registration of a ship
........................................ 35% of the fee payable under item 1
3. For changing from provisional to full registration ......................
75% of the fee payable under item 1
4. For registering a transfer of mortgage, transfer by bill of sale,
transmission, mortgage or discharge of mortgage (L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of
1999 s. 42) ....................................................
440
5. For each inspection of a ship's record in the register .................
110
6. For a copy of, or extract from, any entry in the register ............ 110
7. For certification by the Registrar of a copy of, or extract from, any entry
in the register .........................................................
150
8.-9. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 10. For issue of a
replacement certificate of registry ....................... 260
11.-12. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 13. For issue of a
certified copy of a certificate of deletion ............. 220
14.-15. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42) 16. For grant of a new
certificate of registry upon change of any of the particulars recorded in the
register relating to a ship .............
260
17.-18. (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42)
PART 2
FEES FOR TONNAGE MEASUREMENT AND MARKING OF SHIPS
Note: 1. The fees include-
(a) examination of plans;
(b) inspection of the marking of a ship if completed in a single visit by
a surveyor and carried out at the same time as the tonnage
measurement;
(c) issue of relevant certificates.
2. The fees do not include-
(a) inspection of crew accommodation;
(b) attendance of a surveyor for the survey or inspection outside Hong
Kong.
3. In this Part- "hourly rate" (每小時收費率) means the rate per hour
calculated in accordance with regulation 9; "sister ship" (姊妹船) means a
ship-
(a) which corresponds in all respects relevant to the measurement of
tonnage with another ship (referred to below as the "principal ship")
the tonnage of which has been ascertained under the Regulations, or
which will have been so ascertained, prior to the measurement for
tonnage of that ship; and which, in particular and without prejudice
to the generality of the foregoing requirement, corresponds with the
principal ship in the following respects-
(i) it has the same hull form;
(ii) subdivision of the underdeck into its various parts is
identical;
(iii) its gross and register tonnages and underdeck tonnage, tonnage
of spaces above the tonnage deck, and allowance for propelling
power shall not differ respectively from those of the principal
ship by more than the following amounts- (A) where the
principal ship is under 1000 tons .......1% (B) where the
principal ship is over 50000 tons ...... 0.1% where the
principal ship is 1000 tons or over but does not exceed 50000
tons ................................... the percentage
obtained by interpolation between those specified in (A) and
(B) above; and
(b) in respect of which, prior to the commencement of its measurement for
tonnage, application is made in writing by or on behalf of the owner
for that ship to be treated as a sister ship, accompanied by a
declaration that it complies with the foregoing requirements; "the
Regulations" (規例) means the Merchant Shipping (Registration)
(Tonnage) Regulations ( Cap 415 sub. leg. C) and references to
specific regulations shall be construed accordingly.
4. In the case of sister ships, the fees for tonnage measurement will be half
of the appropriate fee subject to a minimum fee of $7920 for the principal
ship registered in Hong Kong under the same owner. (L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274
of 1995)
Item Purpose or service Fee
$
The following fees shall be payable- 1. For measurement of-
(a) gross and net tonnage for the purposes of Part II as read with
Schedules 2 and 3 to the Regulations; and
(b) gross and register tonnage for the purposes of Parts III to VI as read
with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
in the case of a ship- not exceeding 90 tons
.............................................. exceeding 90 tons but not
exceeding 180 tons ............ exceeding 180 tons but not exceeding 270 tons
.......... exceeding 270 tons but not exceeding 450 tons .......... exceeding
450 tons but not exceeding 900 tons .......... exceeding 900 tons but not
exceeding 1450 tons ........ exceeding 1450 tons but not exceeding 1800 tons
...... exceeding 1800 tons but not exceeding 2700 tons ...... exceeding 2700
tons but not exceeding 3600 tons ...... exceeding 3600 tons but not exceeding
4500 tons ...... exceeding 4500 tons but not exceeding 6000 tons ......
exceeding 6000 tons but not exceeding 7000 tons ...... exceeding 7000 tons but
not exceeding 8000 tons ...... exceeding 8000 tons but not exceeding 9000 tons
...... exceeding 9000 tons but not exceeding 10000 tons ..... exceeding 10000
tons but not exceeding 11000 tons ... exceeding 11000 tons but not exceeding
12000 tons ... exceeding 12000 tons but not exceeding 13000 tons ... exceeding
13000 tons but not exceeding 14000 tons ... exceeding 14000 tons but not
exceeding 15000 tons ... exceeding 15000 tons but not exceeding 16000 tons ...
exceeding 16000 tons but not exceeding 17000 tons ... exceeding 17000 tons but
not exceeding 18000 tons ... exceeding 18000 tons but not exceeding 19000 tons
... exceeding 19000 tons but not exceeding 20000 tons ... exceeding 20000 tons
but not exceeding 21000 tons ... exceeding 21000 tons but not exceeding 22000
tons ... exceeding 22000 tons but not exceeding 23000 tons ... exceeding 23000
tons but not exceeding 24000 tons ... exceeding 24000 tons but not exceeding
25000 tons ... exceeding 25000 tons but not exceeding 27500 tons ... exceeding
27500 tons but not exceeding 30000 tons ... exceeding 30000 tons but not
exceeding 32500 tons ... exceeding 32500 tons but not exceeding 35000 tons ...
exceeding 35000 tons but not exceeding 40000 tons ... exceeding 40000 tons but
not exceeding 45000 tons ... exceeding 45000 tons but not exceeding 50000 tons
... exceeding 50000 tons but not exceeding 55000 tons ... exceeding 55000 tons
but not exceeding 60000 tons ... exceeding 60000 tons
..............................................
7920
11915
15830
19900
26215
32760
36150
40660
45170
51945
58730
65505
72295
79050
85825
90335
94865
99385
103885
108395
112915
117450
121960
126480
130980
135490
140030
144540
149050
153575
158070
162605
167125
171635
185200
198730
214525
230355
247280
264220
Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-
(a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(b) measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong previously measured
before 1 March 1968, where measurement of underdeck tonnage is
necessary;
(c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage. 2. For
measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with paragraph
2(3) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations
......................................................
1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-
(a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(b) first measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong.
3. For measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part
III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
(a) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has
previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part
I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations ..............................
(b) In other cases .....................................................
1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-
(a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(b) measurement under the Regulations of a ship registered in Hong Kong
previously measured before 1 March 1968, where measurement of
underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(d) measurement or re-measurement involving underdeck tonnage. 4. For
measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
(a) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has
previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part
I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations ..............................
(b) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has not
previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part
I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations, not being a case to which sub-item
(c) applies ...................................
1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part plus 1/2.
(c) In the case of a ship the gross and register tonnage of which has
previously been ascertained in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part
III of Schedule 5 to the Regulations ..
1 1/2 times the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part less the fee in item
3(b) of this Part.
Note: The measurement referred to in this item includes-
(a) first measurement of a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(b) measurement under the Regulations of a ship registered in Hong Kong
previously measured before 1 March 1968, where measurement of
underdeck tonnage is necessary;
(c) measurement of a ship other than a ship registered in Hong Kong;
(d) measurement or re-measurement of underdeck tonnage.
5. For re-measurement of a ship measured before 1 March 1968 not involving
re-measurement of underdeck tonnage-
(a) Re-measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with
paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations of a single
deck ship ...............................
the appropriate fee in sub-item(b).
(b) Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part III
of Schedule 5 to the Regulations; or re-measurement of gross and
register tonnage in accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Part I of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations; or re-measurement of tonnage in
accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations where measurement of space between the upper deck and the
second deck is not necessary; where re-measurement of one or more of
the following is involved-
(i) space on or above the upper deck;
(ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck;
(iii) space described in paragraph 4(1)(e) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(iv) space described in paragraph 10(a) to (i) of Part II of Schedule 5 to
the Regulations;
(v) space in a double bottom for water ballast; and
(vi) space in water ballast tanks:
The fee in respect of each category of space so re-measured-
(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons
.................................. 1080
(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons 1940
(C) For each additional 100 tons, or part of 100 tons,
exceeding 100 tons
..............................................
245
Maximum fee for each category .................................. 9835
(c) Re-measurement of gross and register tonnage in accordance with
paragraph 2(2) of Part I of Schedule 5 to the Regulations;
or
Re-measurement of tonnage in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part III of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations where measurement of space between the upper
deck and the second deck is necessary
................................................
1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
6. For re-measurements due to alterations under Parts III, IV, V and VI of the
Regulations-
(a) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case in which, in consequence of
alterations to the ship, re-measurement of the ship's underdeck is
required ......................................
the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or 4 of this Part.
(b) For re-measurement of tonnage in any case in which, in consequence of
alterations to the ship, re-measurement of the space between the
second deck and the upper deck is required, not being a case to which
sub-item
(a) applies ....
1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1, 3 or 4 of this Part.
(c) Except in a case for which a fee is payable as above for measurement
or re-measurement done at the same time, for re-measurement of tonnage
due solely to an alteration or alteration of space comprised in one of
the following categories of space-
(i) spaces on or above the upper deck;
(ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck;
(iii) space described in paragraph 4(1)(e) of Part II of Schedule 5 to the
Regulations;
(iv) space described in paragraph 10(a) to (i) of Part II of Schedule 5 to
the Regulations;
(v) space in a double bottom tank for water ballast; and
(vi) space in water ballast tanks:
The fee in respect of each category of space so remeasured-
(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons
..................................... 1080
(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons ...
1940
(C) For each additional 100 tons or part of 100 tons
exceeding 100 tons
.................................................
245
Maximum fee for each category ....................................... 9835
7. For re-measurements of tonnage of ships under Part II of the Regulations-
(a) Where the ship has not previously been measured under Part II of the
Regulations ...............................................
the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Part.
(b) Where the ship has previously been measured under Part II of the
Regulations ......................................................
a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate.
8. For inspection made necessary by minor alterations (rig, engines, etc.)
where no re-measurement is involved .................
a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate.
9. For a copy of a Hong Kong Tonnage Certificate ...................... 465
10. In special cases, for the supply of details of Hong Kong tonnage
calculations to an owner-
Per page
...........................................................................
.... 51 subject to a minimum fee of $510.
11. For measurement of Hong Kong tonnage of a pleasure yacht under 13.7 m
(45 ft.) in overall length in accordance with paragraph 16 of Part IV of
Schedule 5 to the Regulations-
(a) Measurement or re-measurement in Hong Kong ...............
3205
(b) Measurement or re-measurement outside Hong Kong .......
(c) Verification in Hong Kong of changes of the particulars recorded on
the certificate of registry, not involving re-measurement
............................................................
(d) Verification outside Hong Kong of changes in the particulars recorded
on the certificate of registry, not involving re-measurement
..............................................
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a fee determined by the time involved,
charged at the
hourly rate.
Measurement for Suez and Panama Tonnage
12. For the first measurement or re-measurement including underdeck of a ship
when the Hong Kong tonnage figures are available-
(a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate ............... 2/5 of
the appropriate fee shown in item 1 of this Part.
(b) For a Suez Canal and a Panama Canal certificate if the measurements or
re-measurements are made at the same time
...........................................................................
..
3/5 of the appropriate fee shown in item 1 of this Part based on the higher
Canal gross tonnage.
13. For the first measurement or re-measurement including underdeck of a ship
where the Hong Kong tonnage figures are not available-
(a) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate ............... the fee
shown in item 1 of this Part based on the Canal gross tonnage.
(b) For a Suez Canal or a Panama Canal certificate if the measurements or
re-measurements are made at the same time
...........................................................................
..
the fee shown in item 1 of this Part based on the higher Canal gross tonnage
plus 2/5.
14. For re-measurement not involving underdeck tonnage and for the issue of an
amended certificate or certificates-
For one or more of the following re-measurements for a Suez Canal or a Panama
Canal certificate-
(i) alterations on or above the upper deck;
(ii) alterations in the propelling power spaces;
(iii) alterations to light and air spaces and the propelling power spaces;
(iv) alterations to crew accommodation and navigational spaces;
(v) alterations to water ballast spaces:
The fee in respect of each category of space so re-measured-
(A) Ships not exceeding 50 tons
.........................................
(B) Ships exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons
.......
(C) Ships exceeding 100 tons
............................................. 1080
1940
1940 plus $245 for each 100 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 100
tons.
Maximum fee for each category above ............................... 9835
15. For a copy of Suez Canal or Panama Canal tonnage certificate 2060
16. In special cases, for the supply of details of Suez or Panama Canal
tonnage calculations to an owner-
Per page
...........................................................................
.... 51 subject to a minimum fee of $510.
17. For the inspection of any of the following official markings of a ship
registered in Hong Kong when the inspection is not carried out at the same
time as the tonnage measurement or survey for registry-
(a) Markings under section 18 of the Ordinance-
(i) The name of a ship registered in Hong Kong or port of registry of such
a ship, including lifeboats and lifebuoys carried as part of the
ship's equipment
(ii) The scale denoting the draught of water
(b) Marking required by the Regulations including the tonnage mark
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a fee determined
by the time involved,
charged at the hourly rate.
Note: The fee prescribed in this item does not include the amendment of any
certificate or document, or amendment to the register or certificate of
registry.
18. For service carried out at a port outside Hong Kong by a specially
appointed surveyor, other than a Government surveyor, under the guidance of
the Shipping Division, Hong Kong
...........................................................................
.........
a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. (The fee is
in addition to the fee payable for the service to the specially appointed
surveyor or his employer.) (L.N. 250 of 1992; L.N. 336 of 1993; L.N. 440 of
1993; L.N. 337 of 1994; L.N. 274 of 1995)
PART 3
ANNUAL TONNAGE CHARGE
Item Particular Charge
$ 1. Annual tonnage charge in respect of a registered ship other than a
provisionally registered ship as follows-
(a) for a ship not exceeding 1000 net registered tons ....
(b) for a ship exceeding 1000 net registered tons-
for the first 1000 net registered tons ......................
and
for each additional net registered ton or part thereof-
over 1000 up to 15000 net registered tons .......
and
over 15000 net registered tons ........................
subject to a maximum charge of $100000. (L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 42)
1500
1500
3.50
3.00
2. (Repealed L.N. 200 of 2005) 3. Annual tonnage charge in respect of a ship
changing from provisional to full registration .......................
the amount payable under item 1.
(L.N. 49 of 2001)
"hourly rate" (每小時收費率) "sister ship" (姊妹船) "the Regulations"
(規例)
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