The year 1933 showed a slight increase in the amount of shipping using the Port of Hong Kong, the largest increase being in Junks, Local Trade. Details of the comparison between the years 1932 and 1933 will be found in Table II.
2. Foreign Going Shipping entering and clearing showed a net decrease of 867 vessels and 931,422 tons, while Local Shipping showed an increase of 5,374 vessels and 149,897 tons.
3. British Ocean Going Shipping has decreased by 187,458 tons and British River Steamers has also decreased by 677,298 tons.
4. The River Steamer Trade has decreased on all routes, several steamers being laid up due to the general depression. 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 small decrease in numbers and tonnage for those in Foreign Trade with an increase in respect of Local Trade. The decrease in Foreign Trade is due to decreased Imports and Exports and the increase in Local Trade can be accounted for by some of the junks not being used in Foreign Trade.
6. In Steamships not exceeding sixty tons employed in Foreign Trade there is a small increase in numbers and tonnage, this being due to a greater number of Foreign Trade Junks being towed. Details of launches entered and cleared are shown in Tables XII and XIII.
7. On the 31st December, 1933, there were 276 launches and 206 motor boats employed in the harbour. Of these, 389 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 27 steam launches and 18 motor boats belonged to the Colonial Government, three steam launches belonged to the Imperial Government and 20 steam launches and 25 motor boats to the Naval Authorities. There were also 14 motor boats owned for pleasure and private purposes.
Of the 389 licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 180 were licensed for Class I, 75 for Class II and 134 for Class III.
8. The Certificates of three Coxswains and one Engineer were suspended for incompetence or negligence in performing their duties. One Coxswain's Certificate was cancelled.
9. 713 engagements and 790 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.
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The year 1933 showed a slight increase in the amount of shipping using the Port of Hong Kong, the largest increase being in Junks, Local Trade. Details of the comparison between the years 1932 and 1933 will be found in Table II.
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Foreign Going Shipping entering and clearing showed a net decrease of 867 vessels and 931,422 tons, while Local Ship- ping showed an increase of 5,374 vessels and 149,897 tons.
3. British Ocean Going Shipping has decreased by 187,458 tons and British River Steamers has also decreased by 677,298 tons.
4. The River Steamer Trade has decreased on all routes, several steamers being laid up due to the general depression. Table VIII shows the cargo and passengers reported at this office as having been carried by River Steamers.
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5. The Junk Trade given in Tables IX to XI shows a sinall decrease in numbers and tonnage for those in Foreign Trade with an increase in respect of Local Trade. The decrease in Foreign Trade is due to decreased Imports and Exports and the increase in Local Trade can be accounted for by some of the junks not being used in Foreign Trade.
6. In Steamships not exceeding sixty tons employed in Foreign Trade there is a small increase in numbers and tonnage, this being due to a greater number of Foreign Trade Junks being towed. Details of launches entered and cleared are shown in Tables XII and XIII.
7. On the 31st December, 1933, there were 276 launches and 206 motor boats employed in the harbour. Of these, 389 were licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 27 steam launches and 18 motor boats belonged to the Colonial Government, three steam launches belonged to the lmperial Government and 20 steam launches and 25 motor boats to the Naval Authorities. There were also 14 motor boats owned for pleasure and private purposes.
Of the 389 licensed for the conveyance of passengers, 180 were licensed for Class I, 75 for Class II and 134 for Class III.
8. The Certificates of three Coxswains and one Engineer were suspended for incompetence or negligence in performing their duties. One Coxswain's Certificate was cancelled.
9. 713 engagements and 790 discharges of Coxswains and Engineers were recorded.
10. The Passenger trade and the number of Emigrants de- parting from and arriving at this port are shown in Tables XXII to XXVIII.
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