THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1977
CREW MATTERS OF HONG KONG REGISTERED BRITISH SHIPS
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A MARINE DEPARTMENT SPOKESMAN TODAY REMINDED MASTERS, OWNERS, AGENTS AND CHARTERERS OF BRITISH VESSELS REGISTERED IN HONG KONG THAT THEY MUST COMPLY WITH THE LAW RELATING TO MATTERS CONCERNING THE IR CREWS,
THESE MATTERS INCLUDE THE ENGAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF SEAMEN, ENGAGEMENT OF SUBSTITUTES, CASES OF SEAMEN BEING LEFT BEHIND, PAYMENT OF WAGES, PRODUCTION OF AGREEMENT AND OFFICIAL LOG BOOKS, PROPERTY OF DECEASED SEAMEN, REPORTING OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS, AND OFFICER MANNING SITUATIONS.
THE SPOKESMAN POINTED OUT THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS, LAID DOWN IN THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACTS 1894 TO 1967, AND THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE CAP 281 OF HONG KONG, ARE APPLICABLE TO BRITISH SHIPS REGISTERED IN HONG KONG NO MATTER WHERE THE VESSELS MAY BE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME.
HE STRESSED THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS AS LAID DOWN COULD RESULT IN PROSECUTIONS INCURRING HEAVY PENALTIES AND POSSIBLE DELAYS IN SAILING.
HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARINE DEPARTMENT
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THE MARINE DEPARTMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE WAN CHAI AND YAU MA TEI PUBLIC CARGO WORKING AREAS AND THE PORT COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL ON TUESDAY (JUNE 21) WHICH IS A GENERAL HOLIDAY.
THE MACAU FERRY WHARF UNIT OFFICES WILL ALSO BE OPEN FROM 7.30 A.M. ON TUESDAY TO 1.30 A.M. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.
ALL OTHER OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE HOLIDAY.