MERCHANT SHIPPING.
No. 10 of 1899.
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13. After all the witnesses have been examined, the court shall first hear the appellant, then the complainant (if any), and afterwards the person representing the Governor,
Addresses of parties.
14. The president may adjourn the court from time to time and from place to place, as may be most convenient.
Adjournment.
15. The president shall deliver the decision of the court in writing; and the same may be sent or delivered to the respective parties, and it shall not be necessary to hold a court merely for the purpose of giving the decision.
16. As soon as possible after the court has come to its decision, the court shall issue an order for the release or detention (either finally or on condition) of the vessel in Form No. 3 in the Appendix to these regulations.
Appendix. Form No. 3.
17. The president shall report to the Governor in Form No. 4 in the Appendix to these regulations.
Report to Governor. Appendix. Form No. 4.
18. The fees, a table whereof is in the Appendix to these regulations, shall be demanded and taken in any proceedings before a Court of Survey.
APPENDIX.
FORM NO. 1. Notice of Appeal.
[Regulation 1.]
In the matter of the ship
of
To the Harbour Master of Hongkong.
Take notice that I, [name and address] the master [or managing owner shares] of the ship do appeal—
(1) From the report of
appointed by the Governor to survey the said ship; or
(2) From a declaration given by
Government Marine Surveyor [or from the refusal of
of the port of
the surveyor
Government Marine Surveyor, to give a declaration], under the provisions of section 10 (8) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899; or
(3) From the refusal of
the Emigration Officer, to give a certificate under the Chinese Passengers Act, 1855, or under the Asiatic Emigration Ordinance, 1915, or
(4) From the refusal of the Harbour Master to give a clearance under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899.
The address at which all notices and documents may be served by post or otherwise on me is
Dated this
day of
19
$
(To be signed by the appellant.)
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