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(2) where the owner of a forfeited ship

has given notice in writing to the Director under subsection (1) and has submitted a moral claim to the Governor by lodging it with the

Chief Secretary within 1 month from the date

of such notice, the Governor may -

(a) order the return of the forfeited

ship to the owner or his agent; or

(b) direct that the claim be referred

to the Governor in Council.

(3) The Governor in Council, on considering a claim referred to him under subsection (2), may

(a) order the return of the forfeited

ship to the owner or his agent; or

(b) reject the claim."

Explanatory Memorandum

This Bill has 3 purposes all of which relate to offences under section 34 of the Merchant Shipping ordinance. That section makes it an offence to have on board a ship in Hong Kong waters passengers in excess of the number allowed by the passenger certificate or excess passengers in an uncertificated ship. The offence may be committed by the

owner, agent, charterer, master or comprador of a ship.