1070
No. 10 of 1899.
Table U. Cancellation of licence of vessel propelled by steam. Passenger and crew allowance.
Number of passengers. Regulation of movements. Boat to be inMERCHANT SHIPPING.
18. The licence of a vessel propelled or pumped by steam shall be liable to be cancelled or suspended at any time by the Harbour Master, on the report of the Government Marine Surveyor that in his opinion the vessel is not fit for the service for which she is intended.
17. The number of adult persons or passengers taken or carried in any vessel within the waters of the Colony shall not exceed,
(a) in the case of vessels not exceeding 150 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 4 adults;
(b) in the case of vessels exceeding 150 piculs and not exceeding 1,000 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 8 adults;
(c) in the case of vessels exceeding 1,000 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 15 adults.
CLASS I. PASSENGER BOATS.
18. No passenger boat shall carry more than the number of passengers for which it is licensed, and shall not carry any cargo except passengers' baggage.
19. Every passenger boat shall go alongside a wharf when ordered to do so by an Officer of Police and shall, when conveying passengers, be carefully steered, and travel with reasonable expedition.
20. Every passenger boat shall, as regards repair and cleanliness, be kept in a state fit for public use.
Exhibition of light.
Obligation as to fare and passengers.
Boat to surrender licences.
Classes of Passenger Boats.
Crew for Class A.
21. Every passenger boat shall, between sunset and sunrise, keep a lighted lantern with the licence number either painted on the glass or cut in on the frame in figures at least 2 inches in height, to be produced when demanded.
22. No person in charge of a passenger boat shall demand more than the fare provided by these Regulations, nor shall he refuse to take a passenger, except for some reasonable cause, anywhere between the north point of Hongkong and Hung Hom point on the east; Belcher's Bay and the west point of Stonecutters Island on the west; Shamshui-po and the west point of Stonecutters Island on the north.
23. Passenger boats when engaged by ships of war or other vessels for their exclusive use shall surrender their licence to the Harbour Master, and shall be given a permit stating the name of the ship for which they are engaged, and whilst holding such a permit passenger boats shall not be permitted to take casual passengers.
24. Passenger boats shall be divided into two classes-A and B.
25. Class A passenger boats shall carry not less than 2 males between the ages of 15 and 60 as part of the crew.
1070
No. 10 of 1899.
Table U. Cancellation
of licence of vessel pro. pelled by steam. Passenger
and crew allowance.
Number of
passengers.
Regulation of movements.
Boat to be in
MERCHANT SHIPPING.
18. The licence of a vessel propelled or pumped by steam shall b liable to be cancelled or suspended at any time by the Harbour Master. on the report of the Government Marine Surveyor that in his opinion the vessel is not fit for the service for which she is intended.
17. The number of adult persons or passengers taken or carried in any vessel within the waters of the Colony shall not exceed,-
(a) in the case of vessels not exceeding 150 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 4 adults;
(b) in the case of vessels exceeding 150 piculs and not exceeding 1,000 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 8 adults;
(c) in the case of vessels exceeding 1,000 piculs, one passenger for every 10 piculs with an additional crew allowance of 15 adults.
CLASS I. PASSENGER BOATS.
18. No passenger boat shall carry more than the number of passengers for which it is licensed, and shall not carry any cargo except passengers' baggage.
19. Every passenger boat shall go alongside a wharf when ordered to do so by an Officer of Police and shall, when conveying passengers, be carefully steered, and travel with reasonable expedition.
20. Every passenger bout shall, as regards repair and cleanliness, be a state fit for kept in a state fit for public use. public use.
Exhibition of light.
Obligation as to fare and passengers.
Boat to surrender licences.
Classes of Passenger Boats.
Crew for Class A.
21. Every passenger boat shall, between sunset and sunrise, keep a lighted lantern with the licence number either painted on the glass or cut in on the frame in figures at least 2 inches in height, to be produced when demanded.
22. No person in charge of a passenger boat shall demand more than the fare provided by these Regulations, nor shall he refuse to take a passenger, except for some reasonable cause, anywhere between the north point of Hongkong and Hung Hom point on the east; Belcher's Bay and the west point of Stonecutters Island on the west; Sham- shui-po and the west point of Stonecutters Island on the north.
23. Passenger boats when engaged by ships of war or other vessels for their exclusive use shall surrender their licence to the Harbour Master, and shall be given a permit stating the name of the ship for which they are engaged, and whilst holding such a permit passenger boats shall not be permitted to take casual passengers.
24. Passenger boats shall be divided into two classes-A and B.
25. Class A passenger boats shall carry not less than 2 males between the ages of 15 and 60 as part of the crew.
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