THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACTS.
days before both Houses of Parliament during the Life-session of Parliament; and on coming into operation saving
shall have effect as if enacted in this Act.
(3) Rules under this section shall not apply to any fishing boat for the time being entered in the fishing boat register under Part IV. of this Act.
Appli-
ances.
Duties of
233
owners and masters as to
428.—It shall be the duty of the owner and master of every British ship to see that his ship is provided, in accordance with the rules for life-saving appliances, with such of those appliances as, having regard to the nature of the service on which the ship is employed, and the avoidance of undue encumbrance of the ship's deck, are best adapted for securing the safety of her crew and passengers.
tive com-
429.-(1) For the purpose of preparing and advising on the rules for life-saving appliances, the Board of Trade may appoint a committee, the members of which shall be nominated by the Board in accordance with the 17th schedule to this Act.
(2) A member of the committee shall hold office for 2 years from the date of his appointment, but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) There shall be paid to the members of the committee, out of the Mercantile Marine Fund, such travelling and other allowances as the Board of Trade may fix.
(4) Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, alter the 17th schedule to this Act.
430.-(1) In the case of any ship—
(a) if the ship is required by the rules for life-saving appliances to be provided with such appliances and proceeds on any voyage or excursion without being so provided in accordance with the rules applicable to the ship; or
(b) if any of the appliances with which the ship is so provided are lost or rendered unfit for service in the course of the voyage or excursion through the wilful fault or negligence of the owner or master; or
(c) if the master wilfully neglects to replace or repair on the first opportunity any such appliances lost or injured in the course of the voyage or excursion; or
rules.
Penalty for breach of
rules.
THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACTS.
days before both Houses of Parliament during the Life- session of Parliament; and on coming into operation saving
shall have effect as if enacted in this Act.
(3) Rules under this section shall not apply to any fishing boat for the time being entered in the fishing boat register under Part IV. of this Act.
Appli-
ances.
Duties of
233
owners and masters as to
428.—It shall be the duty of the owner and mas- ter of every British ship to see that his ship is provided, in accordance with the rules for life-saving carrying life- appliances, with such of those appliances as, having saving ap-
pliances. regard to the nature of the service on which the ship is employed, and the avoidance of undue encumbrance of the ship's deck, are best adapted for securing the safety of her crew and passengers.
tive com-
429.-(1) For the purpose of preparing and Appointment advising on the rules for life-saving appliances, the of consulta Board of Trade may appoint a committee, the mem- mittee for bers of which shall be nominated by the Board in framing accordance with the 17th schedule to this Act.
(2) A member of the committee shall hold office for 2 years from the date of his appointment, but shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) There shall be paid to the members of the committee, out of the Mercantile Marine Fund, such travelling and other allowances as the Board of Trade may
fix.
(4) Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, alter the 17th schedule to this Act.
430.-(1) In the case of any ship-
(a) if the ship is required by the rules for life- saving appliances to be provided which such appli- ances and proceeds on any voyage or excursion with- out being so provided in accordance with the rules applicable to the ship; or
(b) if any of the appliances with which the ship is so provided are lost or rendered unfit for service in the course of the voyage or excursion through the wilful fault or negligence of the owner or master; or
(c) if the master wilfully neglects to replace or repair on the first opportunity any such appliances lost or injured in the course of the voyage or excur- sion; or
rules.
Penalty for breach of
rules.
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