1973 Ed.]
Merchant Shipping (Trawler Survey) Regulations
[CAP. 281
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[Subsidiary]
(d) that the fuel oil tanks and piping installation are safe from undue risk of fire or explosion;
(e) that the machinery installation is safe from undue risk of fire or explosion and is in satisfactory working condition for proceeding ahead and astern;
(f) that the bilge pumping and draining systems are sufficient and in good working condition;
(g) that the steering gear is in good working condition;
(h) that the boilers and pressure vessels are safe. An external examination shall be carried out at least once in every 12 months and an internal examination at least once in every 24 months. A Government surveyor may require a hydraulic pressure test if the inside is inaccessible or for any other reason;
(i) that it complies with the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Regulations;
(j) that it complies with the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations;
(k) that its light and sound signals comply with the International Collision Regulations.
3. In the case of a survey of a new trawler, a Government surveyor shall, subject to paragraph 2, make a declaration of survey if the trawler has been constructed in accordance with plans approved by the Director under regulation 14. Such plans shall be in respect of-
(a) the general arrangement, including arrangement of watertight bulkheads;
(b) the construction, showing proposed scantlings;
(c) propeller shafting and sterntube, showing materials, scantlings and design details;
(d) fuel oil tanks and piping arrangement;
(e) bilge pumping and draining arrangements;
(f) fire fighting arrangements;
(g) any other detail as may be required by the Director.
4. If survey of a trawler is carried out by more than one Government surveyor, each such surveyor shall make declaration of survey in respect of any item in the declaration of survey which concerns him and cancel the rest of the items. All such declarations of survey shall be considered together for the issue of a certificate of survey.
(Cap. 281, sub. leg.)
(Cap. 281, sub. leg.)
SECOND SCHEDULE
FORM 1
Merchant SHIPPING (TRAWLER SURVEY) REGULATIONS
DECLARATION OF SURVEY
[reg. 6(3).]
Name of Ship
Port of Registry Official Number
Gross Tonnage
Name & Address of Owner, Agent or Master
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