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MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1964 AS APPLIED TO HONG KONG BY THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY CONVENTION) (HONG KONG) ORDER 1965

AND

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY CONVENTION) ACT 1949 AS APPLIED TO HONG KONG BY THE MERCHANT SHIPPING SAFETY CONVENTION (HONG KONG) NO. 1 ORDER 1953.

EXEMPTION OF M.V. “EAST BREEZE” OFFICIAL NO. 332483 PORT OF REGISTRY-HONG KONG.

FIXED FIRE SMOTHERING ARRANGEMENTS IN CARGO SPACES.

The Governor in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 28 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act 1949 as applied to Hong Kong by the Merchant Shipping (Safety Con- vention) (Hong Kong) No. 1 Order 1953 hereby exempts the M.V. "EAST BREEZE". Official No. 332483 Port of Registry-Hong Kong from the requirement of rule 32(1) of the Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules 1965 to provide a fixed fire smothering gas or steam installation in the cargo holds of the ship.

This exemption is hereby granted on condition that the cargo holds of the said ship are provided with steel hatch covers, all ventilators and other openings leading to the holds are fitted with effective means of closing and that the ship does not carry any of the dangerous goods listed under Classes 1 to 5 inclusive of rule 2(2) of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Rules 1965.

This exemption shall have effect from 1st March 1969 and shall continue to remain in operation until revoked.

By Command,

20th February 1969.

(Secretariat GR 7627/4501)

Acting Colonial Secretary.