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1986 Ed.]

Shipping and Port Control

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37. (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part shall not apply to repairs to, or the breaking up of, a vessel which is—

(a) 50 metres or less in length;

(b) in a dock other than a floating dock; or

(c) on a slip or mechanical lift.

(2) The Director may, in the case of any vessel referred to in subsection (1)(a), give written notification to the person in charge of works that this Part applies to that vessel.

38. The Director shall appoint such persons as he thinks fit to be inspectors for the purposes of this Part.

39. (1) The Director and an inspector shall have power-

(a) at any reasonable time (or, in a situation which in the opinion of the Director or an inspector is or may be dangerous, at any time) to board any vessel within the waters of Hong Kong which he has reason to believe it is necessary to board for the purposes of this Part, and for the purpose of boarding any such vessel which is floating alongside any premises at a seawall or pier, to enter such premises;

(b) to take with him such persons as may be necessary to assist him in the exercise of his powers, or performance of his duties, under this Part;

(c) to inspect and examine any vessel on or to which any

works are being carried out;

(d) to make such examination and inquiry as may be necessary to ascertain that safe working conditions obtain and that the provisions of this Part are complied with;

(e) to investigate any accident involving any works or injury to any person arising out of or in the course of carrying out any works;

(f) to require the production of any register, certificate or other document required to be kept in pursuance of this Part and to inspect and copy any of them or any entry in them; and

(g) to require the posting of any notice in pursuance of this Part or any notice related to works, machinery, equipment or appliances, or the safety of persons employed in carry- ing out any works.

(2) An owner or master of, or other person having control over, a vessel shall furnish such safe means required by the Director or an inspector as are necessary for the purposes of boarding, inspection, examination, investigation, or otherwise for the exercise of his powers under this Part.

Application.

Appointment of inspectors.

Powers of Director and inspectors.