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Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations
[1974 Ed.
[Subsidiary] Reduction in
passenger space in certain circumstances.
L.N. 255/74.
Prohibition of cargo,etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels.
L.N. 255/74.
Disembarkation of passengers from launches.
L.N. 255/74.
Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels.
L.N. 255/74.
41. (1) Where at any time any part of the space in any launch or ferry vessel to which these regulations apply is occupied by cargo or baggage, the maximum number of passengers which may, in accordance with the current certificate of survey, be carried shall be reduced at the rate of 1 passenger for every 7, 10 or 12 superficial feet of space so occupied according as the vessel is licensed as a Class I, Class II or Class III vessel respectively.
(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who, having regard to the provisions of paragraph (1), carries in such launch or ferry vessel a greater number of passengers than the vessel is permitted to carry shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
42. (1) No cargo or passenger's baggage shall be carried on the upper deck of any ferry vessel, if such vessel is fitted with more than one deck, during any period during which such vessel is engaged in ferry work.
(2) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
43. (1) The master of any launch not being a ferry vessel, shall permit any passenger travelling therein to disembark at any place where such passenger can lawfully disembark without risk, when requested by such passenger to do so providing that the passenger has either paid the appropriate hire charge in advance or tenders the charge upon making such request.
(2) The master of any launch who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
44. (1) Whenever any ferry vessel is plying as a ferry the master thereof shall not embark or disembark passengers, unless otherwise permitted by the Director, except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place, and then only by means of a gangway adequately secured to the vessel and the shore respectively and fitted with a handrail, or by landing steps alongside which such ferry vessel has made fast.
(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no master of any ferry vessel shall load or unload cargo from a ferry vessel while so plying except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place.
(3) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
J 16
CAP. 281]
Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations
[1974 Ed.
[Subsidiary] Reduction in
passenger space in certain circumstances.
L.N. 255/74.
Prohibition of cargo,etc., on bridge deck of ferry vessels.
L.N. 255/74.
Disembarkation of passengers from launches.
L.N. 255/74.
Embarking and disembarking on ferry vessels.
L.N. 255/74.
41. (1) Where at any time any part of the space in any launch or ferry vessel to which these regulations apply is occupied by cargo or baggage, the maximum number of passengers which may, in accordance with the current certificate of survey, be carried shall be reduced at the rate of 1 passenger for every 7, 10 or 12 superficial feet of space so occupied according as the vessel is licensed as a Class I, Class II or Class III vessel respectively.
(2) The master of any launch or ferry vessel who, having regard to the provisions of paragraph (1), carries in such launch. or ferry vessel a greater number of passengers than the vessel is permitted to carry shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
42. (1) No cargo or passenger's baggage shall be carried on the upper deck of any ferry vessel, if such vessel is fitted with more than one deck, during any period during which such vessel is engaged in ferry work.
(2) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
43. (1) The master of any launch not being a ferry vessel, shall permit any passenger travelling therein to disembark at any place where such passenger can lawfully disembark without risk, when requested by such passenger to do so providing that the passenger has either paid the appropriate hire charge in advance or tenders the charge upon making such request.
(2) The master of any launch who fails to comply with any of the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
44. (1) Whenever any ferry vessel is plying as a ferry the master thereof shall not embark or disembark passengers, unless otherwise permitted by the Director, except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place, and then only by means of a gangway adequately secured to the vessel and the shore respectively and fitted with a handrail, or by landing steps alongside which such ferry vessel has made fast.
(2) Except with the permission of the Director, no master of any ferry vessel shall load or unload cargo from a ferry vessel while so plying except at a pier, sea-wall or landing place.
(3) The master of any ferry vessel in respect of which any of the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) are contravened shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.
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