1974 Ed.]
Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations
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vessel the Government surveyor shall have regard to the clear space properly available in such launch or ferry vessel and to the following scales-
(a) the scale for vessels of Class I licence shall be in the proportion of 1 passenger for every 7 square feet on the main deck and all decks above the main deck:
Provided that in the case of ferry vessels plying within harbour limits (and if in the opinion of the Government surveyor an improved distribution of weight is thereby secured) the proportion shall be 1 passenger for every 5 square feet on the main deck and 1 passenger for every 7 square feet on all decks above the main deck;
(b) the scale for vessels of Class II licence shall be in the proportion of 1 passenger for every 10 square feet on the main deck and all decks above the main deck;
(c) the scale for vessels of Class III licence shall be in the proportion of 1 passenger for every 12 square feet on the main deck and all decks above the main deck;
(d) the scale for approved spaces below the main deck of vessels of Class I, II or III licence and set apart for the exclusive use of passengers shall be assessed by the measure of fixed seating capacity as determined by a Government surveyor;
(e) the scale for open boats shall be determined by the measure of the fixed seating capacity as determined by a Government surveyor.
(2) Where any owner of a launch or ferry vessel requires that such launch or ferry vessel be certified for the carriage of a lesser number of persons than the maximum number permissible in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number shall be inserted in the certificate of survey.
(3) Where any Government surveyor considers, having regard to safety in relation to the type and stability of any launch or ferry vessel, that such launch or ferry vessel ought not to be certified for the carriage of the maximum number of persons permissible in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1), such lesser number as the surveyor may direct shall be inserted in the certificate of survey.
surveys.
16. (1) The owner of any launch or ferry vessel shall apply for such launch or ferry vessel to be surveyed yearly or at such lesser intervals as may be ordered by the Director in any particular case.
(2) If upon any survey required by the provisions of paragraph (1), the surveyor is satisfied as to the fitness in all respects of the launch or ferry vessel in question he shall issue a certificate of survey accordingly.