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between E.E.C. partners, it cannot be accepted that these need necessarily be critical. In fact considering Hong Kong's problem which is associated with a shortage of British officers, it is not considered likely, neither could it
justified, for the U.K. officers' associations to raise objections. I understand unofficially that Ir. 10's efforts in these matters have been applauded by British shipowers,
The United Kingdom is preposing to solve its problems in respect of a dearth of certified officers for ships registered there, by increasing the number of certificates and introducing various plying limits based on distances from the United Kingdom. The highest qualifications will enable an officer to sail in the capacity for which he is certified in any area, while to sail in waters closer to the United Kingdom would require a certificate of lesser calibre. These innovations may well solve problems for the United Kingdom, but they do nothing to improve the marming situation vis-a-vis ships registered in Hong Kong.
(c) Economic Ranafit
Detailed information is not readily available regarding the economic implications.
So far as registration fees are concerned these are minimal, and derived on a once-and-for- all basis. This is logical because in certain cases, registry is mandatory, but accepting changes being made to resolve the extant unsat- isfactory situation, when basically such changes would benefit Hong Kong shipowners, then the introduction of revenue-earning foss is anticipated. Inter alia these would reflect the additional expenses involved in the administration of an autonomous register, but it is expected they should still be lower than theme payable by Hong Kang shipowners, presently utilising other registries.
It might be mentioned, Ir. 10 avers that the Hong Kong Government could only benefit financially, in the event a separate register vas established, although such an opinion has never been quantified.
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