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On the bill itself, I wish to briefly mention that the application of Clause 10F (c) which gives the Director of Marine the power to "waive the requirement of compulsory pilotage in respect of a ship navigating in the pilotage area if there exists any condition which in the opinion of the Authority may cause danger to a licensed pilot ...".

.". I was reassured by the Administration that the words "any condition" here mean conditions on board the vessel, such as a fire, which would cause danger to the life and limb of the pilot and it is not contemplated that he would otherwise leave his ship in distress.

Sir, with these observations, I support the bill.