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4.—Steam-launches.
18. On the 31st December, 1916, there were 356 steam-launches (including motor boats) employed in the Harbour. Of these, 191 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, etc., 121 were privately owned, 22 were the property of the Colonial Government, and 22 belonged to the Imperial Government, comprising 4 Military and 18 Naval.
Nine coxswains' certificates were suspended for incompetency or negligence in the performance of their duties; one of which was suspended for 12 months, while 8 were each for 3 months, and 5 of them were required to pass a further examination, on expiration of their suspensions, before their certificates were returned.
Five hundred and sixteen (516) engagements and four hundred and seventy-two (472) discharges of masters and engineers were made during the year.
Nine (9) steam-launches were permitted to carry arms for their protection against pirates.
5. Emigration and Immigration.
19. One hundred and seventeen thousand six hundred and fifty-three (117,653) emigrants left Hongkong for various places during the year 1916, (68,275 in 1915). Of these, 86,739 were carried in British ships, and 30,914 in foreign ships.
Seventy-two thousand four hundred and five (72,405) returning emigrants were reported to have been brought to Hongkong from the several places to which they had emigrated either from this Colony or from Coast Ports, as against 109,753 in 1915. Of these, 45,623 arrived in British ships and 26,782 in foreign ships.
6.—Registry, etc., of Shipping.
20. During the year, 16 ships were registered under the provisions of the Imperial Merchant Shipping Act, and 6 Certificates of Registry cancelled. 130 documents, etc., were dealt with in connection with the Act, the fees on which amounted to $1,278.00 as compared with $1,763.00 in 1915.
7.—Marine Magistrate's Court.
21. Three hundred and forty-one (341) cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court, (470 in 1915). Being under way during prohibited hours without permits, Making fast to ships whilst under way without permission, Passing through the Yaumati Typhoon Shelter at an excessive speed, Boarding ships without permission, Dredging without permit, and Carrying passengers in excess were the principal offences.
8. Marine Court.
(Under Section 9 of Ordinance 10 of 1899.)
22. During the year 1916 there were five courts held:
(1) On the 11th day of February, 1916, enquiry was made into the charges of disobedience of order and misconduct on the part of
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4.-Steam-launches.
18. On the 31st December, 1916, there were 356 steam-launches (including motor boats) employed in the Harbour. Of these, 191 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, etc., 121 were pri- vately owned, 22 were the property of the Colonial Government, and 22 belonged to the Imperial Government, comprising 4 Military and 18 Naval,
Nine coxswains' certificates were suspended for incompetency or negligence in the performance of their duties; one of which was suspended for 12 months, while 8 were each for 3 months, and 5 of them were required to pass a further examination, on expiration of their suspensions, before their certificates were returned.
Five hundred and sixteen (516) engagements and four hundred and seventy-two (472), discharges of masters and engineers were made during the year.
Nine (9) steam-launches were permitted to carry arms for their protection against pirates.
5. Emigration and Immigration.
19. One hundred and seventeen thousand six hundred and fifty- three (117,653) emigrants left Hongkong for various places during the year 1916, (68,275 in 1915). Of these, 86,739 were carried in British ships, and 30,914 in foreign ships.
Seventy-two thousand four hundred and five (72,405) returning emigrants were reported to have been brought to Hongkong from the several places to which they had emigrated either from this Colony or from Coast Ports, as against 109,753 in 1915. Of these, 45,623 arrived in British ships and 26,782 in foreign ships.
6-Registry, etc., of Shipping.
20. During the year, 16 ships were registered under the pro- visions of the Imperial Merchant Shipping Act, and 6 Certificates of Registry cancelled. 130 documents, etc., were dealt with in connec- tion with the Act, the fees on which amounted to $1,278.00 as com- pared with $1,763.00 in 1915.
7-Marine Magistrate's Court.
21. Three hundred and forty-one (341) cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court, (470 in 1915). Being under way during prohibited hours without permits, Making fast to ships whilst under way without permission, Passing through the Yaumati Typhoon Shelter at an excessive speed, Boarding ships without permission, Dredging without permit, and Carrying passengers in excess were the principal offences.
8. Marine Court.
(Under Section 9 of Ordinance 10 of 1899.)
22. During the year 1916 there were five courts held :-
(1) On the 11th day of February, 1916, enquiry was made into the charges of disobedience of order and misconduct on the part of
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