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Initial report to Port Communications Centre.

Further reports to Port Communications Centre.

CAP. 313] Shipping and Port Control Regulations

[1985 Ed.

7. No vessel shall enter the waters of Hong Kong unless the master of the vessel has, before such entry, reported to the Port Communications Centre--

(a) the name of the vessel;

(b) the type of the vessel;

(c) the position of the vessel at the time of reporting;

(d) the height of the masts or superstructure of the vessel, whichever is the higher, above sea level;

(e) the overall length of the vessel and its maximum draft;

(f) the speed at which the vessel intends to proceed in the waters of Hong Kong;

(g) whether the pilotage service will be used;

(h) whether the vessel will enter via the eastern or western approaches to the harbour;

(i) the destination of the vessel (berth) within the waters of Hong Kong.

(j) whether the vessel will proceed directly to its berth or via any quarantine or immigration anchorage:

(k) the type of dangerous cargo (if any) carried by the vessel;

(l) any condition affecting the navigation of the vessel including fire on board, defective propulsion machinery, defective steering equipment, excessive list or engagement in towing;

(m) any other information as may be required by the Port Communications Centre.

8. (1) When a vessel anchors or moors in the waters of Hong Kong, the master shall report to the Port Communications Centre-

(a) the time and place at which the vessel is so anchored or moored; and

(b) the estimated time of the next movement of the vessel.

(2) When a vessel that is anchored or moored in the waters of Hong Kong ceases to be so anchored or moored or is to be moved within the waters of Hong Kong the master shall report such event to the Port Communications Centre.

(3) A master of a vessel that is within the waters of Hong Kong shall report to the Port Communications Centre when he becomes aware of any of the following conditions-

(a) any condition affecting the navigation of the vessel including fire on board, defective propulsion machinery, defective steering equipment or excessive list;