MERCHANT SHIPPING.
No. 10 of 1899.
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III.—REGULATIONS FOR MOTOR BOATS.
Table E.
26. The preceding Regulations for steamships not exceeding 60 tons shall apply to all motor boats in the waters of the Colony, except the provisions relating to "Machinery and Boiler," for which the following provisions are substituted :-
Machinery.
(a) That the machinery of the vessel is sufficient for the service intended and is in good condition.
(b) The time for which such machinery will be sufficient.
(c) That the engineer of the vessel possesses a certificate of competency as Motor Engineer from the Harbour Master or such other certificate as may be recognised by him.
27. The examination for certificates of competency for engineers of motor boats (to be styled "Motor Engineers") shall be limited to the knowledge and management of the engines of motor boats. The several types of motors in the management of which each such engineer has qualified shall be noted on his certificate.
28. It shall be lawful for the Harbour Master in such special cases as he may think fit to issue a permit to any motor boat carrying a certificated motor engineer who also holds a master's certificate under the rules in this Table, to be under way in the waters of the Colony in charge of such engineer only. Such permit shall be in writing and shall be signed by the Harbour Master and shall be subject to the conditions therein contained.
Provided always that it shall not be necessary for any motor boat not exceeding 35 feet in length over all (and not plying for hire) to carry a certificated master or engineer.
Table F.
SCALE OF MEASUREMENT FOR PASSENGERS FOR RIVER STEAMERS.
1. On lower deck, one passenger for each 6 superficial feet.
2. On upper deck and in cabins, one passenger for each 9 superficial feet.
Passengers on lower deck; on upper deck and cabins.
3. The above scale to be further regulated by the Surveyor's judgment as to whether or not the vessel possesses sufficient stability for that number of passengers.
Proviso as to number of passengers.
4. A sufficient number of life-boats, rafts and life-buoys, approved by the Government Marine Surveyor, to be supplied.
5. Passengers are not to be carried on more than two decks.
*As amended by G. N. 169 of 1908.
Supply of life-boats, etc.
Restriction as to decks.
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Table E.
26. The preceding Regulations for steamships not exceeding 60 tons Regulations. shall apply to all motor boats in the waters of the Colony, except the provisions relating to "Machinery and Boiler," for which the following provisions are substituted :-
Machinery.
(a) That the machinery of the vessel is sufficient for the service in- tended and is in good contition.
(b) The time for which such machinery will be sufficient.
(c) That the engineer of the vessel possesses a certificate of com- petency as Motor Engineer" from the Harbour Master or such other certificate as may be recognised by him.
27. The examination for certificates of competency for engineers of Examination motor boats (to be styled Motor Engineers ") shall be limited to of engineers the knowledge and management of the engines of motor boats. The of motor several types of motors in the management of which each such boats. gineer has qualified shall be noted on his certificate.
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28. It shall be lawful for the Harbour Master in such special cases Harbour as he may think fit to issue a permit to any motor boat carrying a Master may certificated motor engineer who also holds a master's certificate under permit the rules in this Table, to be under way in the waters of the Colony engineer with in charge of such engineer only. Such permit shall be in writing and certificate to shall be signed by the Harbour Master and shall be subject to the be in charge conditions therein contained.
Provided always that it shall not be necessary for any motor boat not exceeding 35 feet in length over all (and not plying for hire) to carry a certificated master or engineer.
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of boat.
Table F.
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SCALE OF MEASUREMENT FOR PASSENGERS FOR
RIVER STEAMERS,
1. On lower deck, one passenger for each 6 superficial feet.
2. On upper deck and in cabins, one passenger for each 9 superficial feet.
Passengers
on lower deck;
on upper deck and cabins.
3. The above scale to be further regulated by the Surveyor's judg- Proviso as to ment as to whether or not the vessel possesses sufficient stability for number of that number of passengers.
passengers.
4. A sufficient number of life-boats, rafts and life-buoys, approved Supply of by the Government Marine Surveyor, to be supplied.
5. Passengers are not to be carried on more than two decks.
*As amended by G. N. 169 of 1908.
life-boats, etc.
Restriction
as to decks.
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