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(b) requirement for certain vessels to be fitted with
gyro-compasses; and
(c) the safety standards to be adopted by nuclear-
powered ships.
The Director of Marine has advised that ships registered in Hong Kong are not expected to have any difficulty in complying with the new requirements. Adequate notice will be given before bringing the bill into force.
Financial and Staffing Implications
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The proposals have no significant financial or staffing implications.
Public Reaction A spects
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The proposed amendments are of a technical nature and are not expected to attract any significant public interest.
Advice Sought
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Honourable Members will be asked to advise whether the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) (No 2) Bill 1979 annexed should be introduced into the Legislative Council.
(The Director of Marine (Acting) (Mr P. E. J. DAVY), the Principal Assistant Secretary for Economic Services (Mr Rafael S. Y. HUI) and the Deputy Law Draftsman (Mr J. F. MATHEWS) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).
31st May 1979
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