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must be supplied by patrols.
THE CONVOY SYSTEM. It is not contended that the convoy system has proved entirely valueless, but experience has shown that it is a serious interference with trade as the speed of the convoy is necessarily reduced to the speed of the slowest
vessel in the convoy. The result is obviously unfair to those Companies which have spent large sums in improving their vessels to cope with increased competition and also tends to
stop further development.
WIRELESS. It is considered desirable that the Government
should obtain from the owners of all vessels carrying a
Hong Kong passenger certificate trading in the danger zone an assurance that the necessary steps are being taken to provide
A reasonable and equip such vessels with Wireless Telegraphy. time should be allowed for installation and the education of
operators.
CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE PAPERS AND ALSO 24 HOURS ARTICLES- these reforma are considered desirable and it is recommended
Both
that a special committee should be formed to go fully into
the matter with the Harbour Master.
GENERALLY.
Speaking generally defence from within can never
The utmost that can be of itself be ultimately successful. hoped for is the defence of the bridge and engine room until signals of distress can be communicated to a patrolling vessel in the neighbourhood and it is submitted that with adequate patrols all that is necessary in merchant vessels is protection of the bridge and engine room and the arming of officers. Once pirates know that although they may be able to overcome resistance in the ship itself they will not be able to get away, piracy will cease.
PATROLS.
The suppression of piracy in the adjacent waters
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