Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LOCAL VESSELS) (CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING) REGULATION - SECT 21

Grant of permission for a laid-up vessel

Permission for a laid-up vessel

(1) An application for the grant of permission for a laid-up vessel in respect
of a local vessel may be made—

   (a)  by the certificated owner or his agent; or

   (b)  by a person applying for certification as the owner or the person's
        agent.

(2) An application shall be made to the Director in the specified  form and
shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(3) Without prejudice to the provisions of section 66 of the Ordinance, the
Director may refuse to grant permission for a laid-up  vessel in respect of a
local vessel if no appropriate place is available for the vessel to be
berthed, moored or anchored.

(4) A permission for a laid-up vessel shall be in such form as the Director
may determine. (L.N. 63 of 2004)