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The year 1934 showed a general decrease in the amount of shipping using the Port of Hong Kong, the largest decrease being in Junks, Local Trade. Details of the comparison between the years 1933 and 1934 will be found in Table II.
2. Foreign Going Shipping entering and clearing showed a net decrease of 7,449 vessels and 808,550 tons, while Local Shipping showed a decrease of 7,419 vessels and 320,809 tons.
3. British Ocean Going Shipping shows an increase by 20,855 tons while British River Steamer Trade shows a decrease of 101,057 tons.
4. The River Steamer Trade shows a further decrease with fewer sailings on all routes. Table VIII shows the cargo and passengers reported at this office as having been carried by River Steamers.
5. The Junk Trade given in Tables IX to XI shows a decrease in numbers and tonnage in Foreign and Local Trade. The decrease in Foreign Trade is due to decreased Imports and Exports and the decrease in Local Trade can be accounted for by the general depression in shipping.
6. In Steamships not exceeding 60 tons employed in Foreign Trade there is a decrease in numbers and tonnage, due to the decrease in the number of Foreign Trade Junks entering and clearing. Details of launches entered and cleared are shown in Tables XII and XIII.
7. On the 31st December, 1934, there were 276 launches and 192 motor boats employed in the harbour. Of these, 392 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 28 steam launches and 21 motor boats belonged to the Colonial Government, three steam launches belonged to the Imperial Government and 20 steam launches and four motor boats to the Naval Authorities. There were also 14 motor boats owned for pleasure and private purposes.
Of the 392 licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 181 were licensed for Class I, 71 for Class II and 140 for Class III.
8. The Certificate of one Coxswain was suspended for incompetence or negligence in performing his duties.
9. 546 engagements and 550 discharges of Coxswains and Engineers were recorded.
10. The Passenger trade and the number of Emigrants departing from and arriving at this port are shown in Tables XXII to XXVIII.
11. Details of Bunker Coal and Oil shipped will be found in Table XXIX. The figures show a decrease of 57,564 tons in coal consumption, and a decrease of 19,790 tons of Fuel Oil.
12. The nationality of crews in British and Foreign ships entered and cleared is shown in Table VII.