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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST AUGUST, 1874.
when ordered.
Ships to remove 2. Every such commanding officer of a ship-of-war, or master of a merchant ship, having any such disease on board, [Ibid, sec. 17.] shall forthwith remove his ship to any berth which shall be pointed out by the Harbour Master, and there remain and keep the quarantine flag flying until a clean bill of health shall be granted by the Colonial Surgeon; and shall afford free access and render every assistance to the Colonial Surgeon or other officer of health who may be directed by the Governor to visit such ship. Any person offending against the provisions of this paragraph shall incur a penalty not exceeding two hundred dollars for each offence.
Ships arriving from port where conta-
report same.
3. Every such commanding officer of a ship-of-war, or master of a merchant ship, in all cases where such ship has last touched or gious disease stayed at any port or place immediately preceding such ship's is prevalent to arrival in the waters of the Colony, and any contagious or in- fectious disease has, to such commanding officer's or master's knowledge, been prevalent at such port or place at the time of his so touching or staying there, shall report the preva- lence of such disease to any health officer of the port, upon being boarded by such officer, and in default of so reporting, the same shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding two hundred dollars; and every such commanding officer, or master, shall upon being so ordered to do by the said health officer, forthwith remove his ship and fly a quarantine flag in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for by paragraph 1 of this section with respect to ships having diseases on board.
Steamers' fair-
clear.
Steamers Fairway.
XXIV. No vessel or boat of any description shall be way to be kept allowed to anchor within any fairway, which shall be set apart [Ibid,sec. 18.] by the Harbour Master for the passage of vessels, and the master of any vessel or boat dropping anchor in, or otherwise obstruct- ing such fairway shall be liable, for each offence, to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars.
Vessels to ex- hibit light at night.
[Ibid, sec. 20.]
Precaution to be taken in case of fire. [Ibid, sec. 21.]
Regulations concerning the Safety of Ships and Prevention of Accidents.
XXV. Every master of a ship, hulk, or other vessel, not being a boat propelled by oars, in the waters of this Colony shall, from sunset to sunrise, cause to be exhibited a bright white light from the starboard foreyard arm, or at the place where it can be best seen, and in default, shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars.
2. In case of fire occurring on board any ship or vessel in the waters of the Colony, if at night three lights shall be hoisted in a vertical position at the highest masthead, and a single light at the peak, and guns shall be fired in quick succes- sion until sufficient assistance shall be rendered; if during the day the ensign Union down with the signal NM "I am on fire" shall be hoisted at the highest masthead and guns fired as above provided for night time.
Precautions to 3. If on board any ship or vessel in the waters of the Colony be taken in a disturbance or riot shall occur which the master or his officers case of mutiny. [Ibid, sec. 22.jare unable to quell by the usual process of bringing the offenders before a Magistrate, if by day the ensign Union down shall be hoisted at the peak and the signal PC want assistance; mutiny" shall be hoisted at the highest masthead or wherever practicable under the circumstances; guns may also be fired as in paragraph 2; if by night three lights shall be hoisted at the peak and a single light at the masthead, and guns may also be fired as before stated.
Governor in
Council may prevent acci-
make rules to
dents in the harbour.
Prohibiting
harbour of
4. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to make and publish rules, and from time to time to vary the same, concerning the lights or signals to be carried, and concerning the steps for avoiding collision to be taken by all ships, boats, or vessels, while navigating the waters of the Colony: Provided always that the same shall not be inconsistent with, or be deemed to affect the regulations for the time being in force issued by Her Majesty by Order in Council, under the provisions of section 25 of "The Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862.”
Offences in the Waters of the Colony.
XXVI. Every person who within the waters of the Colony, offences in the shall commit any of the following offences, shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifty dollars, or in the discretion of the convicting Magistrate, to be imprisoned for any term not exceed ing fourteen days:
Hongkong.
[Ordinance Ï4 of 1845, sec. 6.]
Receiving goods unlaw- fully obtained.
(a.) Every person who shall knowingly take in exchange from any seaman or other person, not being the owner or master of any vessel, anything belonging to any vessel lying in the waters aforesaid, or any part of the cargo of such vessel, or any stores or articles in charge of the owner or master of any such vessel.