29. During the year there were two Marine Courts of Inquiry:-
On the 10th January, 1935, to inquire into the charges of Misconduct against Mr. J. Johnston, late Chief Officer of the British M.V. "LEE HONG" Official No. 159412 of Hong Kong.
On the 7th June, 1935, to inquire into charges of Misconduct against Mr. P. Scully, whilst the articles of the British S.S. "CHUEN CHOW", Official No. 154018 of Hong Kong.
642 Cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court during the year as compared with 622 in 1934.
30. Examinations for Certificates of Competency as Masters, Mates and Engineers were held under Board of Trade Regulations. 23 candidates were examined for Master and eight Passed. 34 Candidates were examined for First Mate and 13 passed. One Candidate was examined for Second Mate and failed.
21 Candidates were examined for Engineer (Ordinary) First Class and six passed; 14 Candidates were examined for First Class Motor Endorsement, and twelve passed. Nine Candidates were examined for Engineer (ordinary) Second Class, and one passed.
One Candidate was examined for 1st Class Engineer (Ordinary) Endorsement, and failed. One Candidate was examined for 2nd Class Engineer (Ordinary) Endorsement and one for 2nd Class Engineer Motor Ship, and both passed.
31. Under Section 37 of Ordinance 10 of 1899, 75 Candidates were examined for Certificates as Coxswain and 65 passed. 93 Candidates were examined for Certificates as Engineer and 81 passed.
32. Eight applicants for Pilot Licences were examined during the year, two passed and were issued licences, while 19 licences were renewed.
33. Sunday Cargo Working Permits are now issued in three parts, as follows:-
A. From Midnight till 6 a.m.
B. From 6 a.m. till 6 p.m.
C. From 6 p.m. till Midnight.
In all, 1808 permits were issued of which 94 were used under "A", 611 under "B" and 117 under "C".