9. There are two large Dock companies with dry docks capable of taking vessels up to 750 feet on the blocks. The docks have depth on the sills up to 34 feet 6 inches H.W.O.S.T. In addition, there are five patent slipways capable of handling ships up to 325 feet in length and 3,000 tons displacement. There are several smaller yards mostly owned by Chinese, dealing with repairs to small craft and light work.
10. The principal dock companies have adequate facilities for the construction of ships of large tonnage, and for the prompt effecting of extensive repairs. There is also a thoroughly up-to-date salvage plant, and tugs are available.
11. A Waterboat Company, drawing its water from the Government reservoirs, has a fleet of eight vessels carrying from 230 to 270 tons each.
12. The Harbour has a depth ranging from 24 to 78 feet L.W.O.S.T. The rise of Tide is about 8 feet O.S.T.
13. There are no Tonnage Dues.
14. The Government imposes Light Dues of 4 cents per Registered ton on vessels entering the Port. A charge of $75 to $350 for ships of 400 to 5,000 tons, and over, is made for permission to work cargo on Sundays.
15. A large number of motor-boats, steam launches and sampans are available for communication between ships at buoys and the shore. A frequent service of ferry launches is maintained between Hong Kong Island and all parts of the mainland.
16. The Government maintains a Commercial Wireless Telegraph Station at Cape D'Aguilar which has an average day range of 350 miles, and a night range of 700 miles. Continuous watch is kept.