Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LOCAL VESSELS) (DWELLING VESSELS) REGULATION - SECT 13

Replacement of unsafe vessels

(1) The Director may permit the licensee of a licensed dwelling  vessel to
replace the vessel with another vessel if the Director is satisfied-

   (a)  that the vessel to be replaced is unsafe and will be surrendered to
        the Director for destruction or disposal under subsection

(3);

   (b)  that the replacement vessel is safe;

   (c)  that the dimensions of the replacement vessel are no larger than those
        of the vessel to be replaced; and

   (d)  that the licensee and the persons normally dwelling on the vessel to
        be replaced provide a service to other vessels in the vicinity.

(2) The Director may require a replacement vessel to be examined, free of
charge to the licensee, by a person authorized by him to ensure that it
complies with paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (1).

(3) Where the Director permits the replacement of a vessel under this section,
the vessel shall be surrendered by the licensee to the Director for
destruction or disposal.

(4) A licensee who fails to surrender a vessel in accordance with subsection
(3) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 2 and to
imprisonment for 6 months.