1974 Ed.] Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry [CAP. 281 Vessels) Regulations
such launch or ferry vessel as required by the provisions of paragraph (1), the master and the owner of the launch or vessel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months; and if any crew book is not produced to the appropriate officer of the Marine Department as required by the provisions of that paragraph, the master and the owner of the vessel to which the crew book relates shall each be guilty of an offence and shall each be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
27. (1) Whenever the master or the engineer of any launch or ferry vessel is engaged or discharged, the owner of such launch or ferry vessel shall, not later than 48 hours after such engagement or discharge, register the fact with the Director, on a form to be obtained from the Marine Department, and shall pay the fee (if any) prescribed for the registration thereof.
(2) If the owner of any launch or ferry vessel fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1), he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
28. (1) Whenever the master or engineer of any launch or ferry vessel is engaged or discharged, he shall, not later than 48 hours after such engagement or discharge, produce his local certificate of competency for inspection by the appropriate officer at the Marine Department or at the station of the Marine Department nearest to the port at which the vessel in question operates and shall—
(a) give to such officer all such particulars relating to his engagement or discharge as may be required for the purpose of registration thereof; and
(b) pay such registration fee (if any) as may be prescribed.
(2) Any master or engineer who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
29. (1) The Director shall cause to be maintained at the Marine Department a register relating to masters and engineers of launches and ferry vessels showing—
(a) the dates of all engagements and discharges of masters and engineers;
(b) the names of the vessels in or from which they were engaged or discharged;
(c) particulars of any complaint or charge laid against any master or engineer; and
(d) the results of any such complaint or charge.
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Duty of owner on engagement or discharge of master or engineer.
L.N. 255/74.
Duty of master or engineer upon engagement or discharge.
L.N. 255/74.
Records of engagement and discharge of masters and engineers.