Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (LOCAL VESSELS) (CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING) REGULATION - SCHEDULE 3

LOCAL VESSELS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A COMPETENT ENGINE OPERATOR

[sections 47(2) & 56]

1. A Class I vessel of less than 10 metres in length overall, fitted with one
engine not exceeding 38 kW propulsion power, and restricted to ply within a
specified typhoon shelter and port in its full  licence or temporary licence.
2. A Class II vessel that is fitted with one engine not exceeding 38 kW
propulsion power. 3. A Class III vessel, other than an outboard open sampan,
that is fitted with one engine not exceeding 83 kW propulsion power. 4. A
Class III vessel that is an outboard open sampan of less than 10 metres in
length overall and fitted with one petrol outboard engine not exceeding 12 kW
propulsion power.