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MERCHANT SHIPPING.

No. 10 of 1899.

645

shall state the nature of the intended voyage and the general description of the cargo, to the Harbour Master, who, if there is no reasonable objection, will furnish a port clearance, return the ship's papers, and attest the manifest, if necessary; and any master having obtained such clearance and not sailing within thirty-six hours thereafter shall report to the Harbour Master his reason for not sailing, and shall re-deposit the ship's papers, if required. Any master who wilfully neglects or disobeys or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub-section, or wilfully gives false information, or goes to sea without having obtained a port clearance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be held to apply to any ship arriving when the Harbour Master's office is closed for business and leaving before the said office is again open for business, but in such case the master shall cause such arrival and departure to be reported to the Harbour Master as soon as practicable.

[s. 23, rep. No. 7 of 1936.]

Fairways.

[1.2.36.]

24. No vessel of any description, whether a ship of war or otherwise, shall be allowed to anchor within any fairway which is set apart by the Harbour Master for the passage of vessels; and the master or other person in charge of any boat or other vessel dropping anchor in or otherwise obstructing such fairway shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars.

Safety of ships and prevention of accidents.

25.-(1) Every junk under way in the waters of the Colony shall, from sunset till sunrise, carry either—

(a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under way by the International Collision Regulations; or

(b) two bright white lights, one of which shall be placed at the foremast head and shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon on a dark night with a clear atmosphere at a distance of at least one mile, and the other of which shall be placed in the stern at a height above the hull of not less than six feet, and shall also be of such character as to be visible all round the horizon at the said distance.

* As amended by No. 6 of 1934 [18.8.34].

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MERCHANT SHIPPING. No. 10 of 1899. 645 shall state the nature of the intended voyage and the general description of the cargo, to the Harbour Master, who, if there is no reasonable objection, will furnish a port clearance, return the ship's papers, and attest the manifest, if necessary; and any master having obtained such clearance and not sailing within thirty-six hours thereafter shall report to the Harbour Master his reason for not sailing, and shall re-deposit the ship's papers, if required. Any master who wilfully neglects or disobeys or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub-section, or wilfully gives false information, or goes to sea without having obtained a port clearance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be held to apply to any ship arriving when the Harbour Master's office is closed for business and leaving before the said office is again open for business, but in such case the master shall cause such arrival and departure to be reported to the Harbour Master as soon as practicable. [s. 23, rep. No. 7 of 1936.] Fairways. [1.2.36.] 24. No vessel of any description, whether a ship of war or otherwise, shall be allowed to anchor within any fairway which is set apart by the Harbour Master for the passage of vessels; and the master or other person in charge of any boat or other vessel dropping anchor in or otherwise obstructing such fairway shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars. Safety of ships and prevention of accidents. 25.-(1) Every junk under way in the waters of the Colony shall, from sunset till sunrise, carry either— (a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under way by the International Collision Regulations; or (b) two bright white lights, one of which shall be placed at the foremast head and shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon on a dark night with a clear atmosphere at a distance of at least one mile, and the other of which shall be placed in the stern at a height above the hull of not less than six feet, and shall also be of such character as to be visible all round the horizon at the said distance. * As amended by No. 6 of 1934 [18.8.34]. junks.
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LA MUELAMENTELAZWA JASING A NON VENTINGANDE DERER ER DE WANAFU MERCHANT SHIPPING. No. 10 of 1899. 645 shall state the nature of the intended voyage and the general be obtained description of the cargo, to the Harbour Master, who, if there before is no reasonable objection, will furnish a port clearance, return departure. the ship's papers, and attest the manifest, if necessary; and any master having obtained such clearance and not sailing within thirty-six hours thereafter shall report to the Harbour Master his reason for not sailing, and shall re-deposit the ship's papers, if required. Any master who wilfully neglects or disobeys or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub- section, or wilfully gives false information, or goes to sea without having obtained a port clearance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and' fifty dollars: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be held to apply to any ship arriving when the Harbour Master's office is closed for business and leaving before the said office is again open for business, but in such case the master shall cause such arrival and departure to be reported to the Harbour Master as soon as practicable. [s. 23, rep. No. 7 of 1936.] Fairways. [1.2.36.] 24. No vessel of any description, whether a ship of war or Fairway otherwise, shall be allowed to anchor within any fairway which to be kept is set apart by the Harbour Master for the passage of vessels; clear. and the master or other person in charge of any boat or other vessel dropping anchor in or otherwise obstructing such fairway shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars. Safety of ships and prevention of accidents. 25.-(1) Every junk under way in the waters of the Colony Lights on shall, from sunset till sunrise, carry either— (a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under way by the International Collision Regulations; or (b) two bright white lights, one of which shall be placed at the foremast head and shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon on a dark night with a clear atmos- phere at a distance of at least one mile, and the other of which shall be placed in the stern at a height above the hull of not less than six feet, and shall also be of such character as to be visible all round the horizon at the said distance. * As amended by No. 6 of 1934 [18.8.34]. junks. !
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LA MUELAMENTELAZWA JASING A NON VENTINGANDE DERER ER DE WANAFU

MERCHANT SHIPPING.

No. 10 of 1899.

645

shall state the nature of the intended voyage and the general be obtained description of the cargo, to the Harbour Master, who, if there before is no reasonable objection, will furnish a port clearance, return

departure. the ship's papers, and attest the manifest, if necessary; and any master having obtained such clearance and not sailing within thirty-six hours thereafter shall report to the Harbour Master his reason for not sailing, and shall re-deposit the ship's papers, if required. Any master who wilfully neglects or disobeys or fails to comply with the provisions of this sub- section, or wilfully gives false information, or goes to sea without having obtained a port clearance, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and' fifty dollars: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be held to apply to any ship arriving when the Harbour Master's office is closed for business and leaving before the said office is again open for business, but in such case the master shall cause such arrival and departure to be reported to the Harbour Master as soon as practicable.

[s. 23, rep. No. 7 of 1936.]

Fairways.

[1.2.36.]

24. No vessel of any description, whether a ship of war or Fairway otherwise, shall be allowed to anchor within any fairway which to be kept is set apart by the Harbour Master for the passage of vessels; clear.

and the master or other person in charge of any boat or other vessel dropping anchor in or otherwise obstructing such fairway shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars.

Safety of ships and prevention of accidents.

25.-(1) Every junk under way in the waters of the Colony Lights on shall, from sunset till sunrise, carry either—

(a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under way by

the International Collision Regulations; or

(b) two bright white lights, one of which shall be placed at the foremast head and shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon on a dark night with a clear atmos- phere at a distance of at least one mile, and the other of which shall be placed in the stern at a height above the hull of not less than six feet, and shall also be of such character as to be visible all round the horizon at the said distance.

* As amended by No. 6 of 1934 [18.8.34].

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