Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations
[12 November 1965] L.N. 144 of 1965
(Format changes—E.R. 5 of 2022)
These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations.
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
hourly rate (每小時收費率) means the rate per hour calculated in accordance with regulation 7; (L.N. 352 of 1983) office hours (辦公時間) means the hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Monday to Friday, excluding general holidays; (L.N. 175 of 2024) surveyor (驗船師) means a Government surveyor; tons (噸) means gross tons, and in the case of a ship having alternative gross tonnages, the larger of those gross tonnages. (L.N. 139 of 1970)Subject to regulation 5, the fees prescribed in the Schedule shall be payable in respect of the matters specified in relation thereto in that Schedule. (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 252 of 1994)
Except where otherwise specified in the Schedule or by necessary implication, the fees prescribed for the issue of any certificate shall be in respect of a certificate valid for a period of 12 months.
Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon the carrying out of any survey or inspection within Hong Kong during office hours any fee prescribed by these regulations shall include the services of a surveyor together with any travelling or other expenses involved.
Where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon any survey or inspection to be undertaken outside Hong Kong by a surveyor sent from Hong Kong for that purpose, there shall be payable—
a fee calculated in accordance with subregulation (3); and (43 of 1999 s. 91)
the travelling and subsistence expenses of the surveyor in such reasonable sum as the Director shall determine.
(Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)
For any survey or inspection described in Sections A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L and O in Part II of the Schedule, the fee payable shall be— (44 of 1995 s. 143)
where the fee for the services is entirely determinable by the time involved, the sum of $7,645, in lieu of an hourly rate, for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of the survey or inspection; or
where the fee for the services is not determinable by the time involved, the sum of $15,290 for the whole period during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong on account of the survey or inspection, and in addition, the fee specified in the relevant Sections of the Schedule; or
where the fee for the services is partly determinable and partly not determinable by the time involved, the aggregate of—
for the services determinable by the time involved, the sum of $7,645 for each period of 24 hours or part thereof during which the surveyor is absent from Hong Kong, less the actual number of hours the surveyor is required to undertake that particular survey or inspection referred to in subparagraph (ii); and
for the services not determinable by the time involved, the fee for the services specified in the relevant Sections of the Schedule. (L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)
The duration of a surveyor’s absence from Hong Kong shall be calculated with reference to the departure time and arrival time from and at Hong Kong.
Where part of the survey or inspection undertaken by a surveyor is done within Hong Kong and part of it is done outside Hong Kong, the fee payable for each part shall be calculated according to regulation 3 and this regulation respectively.
Where in connection with any service specified in Part II of the Schedule or the issue of a certificate specified in Part II of the Schedule it is, in the opinion of the Director, necessary to incur expense to transmit information, plans, calculations or other documents to places outside Hong Kong by telegram, telex or post there shall be payable in addition to the fee specified in Part II of the Schedule the expense involved.
Except in the case of a service rendered by the Mercantile Marine Office or the Registry of Shipping or Port Control Section, where the issue of any certificate or clearance is dependent upon any survey or inspection or where any other service is required to be undertaken outside office hours, there is payable, in addition to the appropriate fee specified in these regulations and the Schedule, if any, a fee based upon the following scale— (L.N. 175 of 2024)
| On week-days— | |||
| (a) | between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. or 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. | $1,115 per hour or part hour; | |
| (b) | before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. | $2,215 per hour or part hour; | |
| On Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays | $3,270 per hour or part hour: (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995; L.N. 175 of 2024) | ||
Provided that if 3 days’ notice of the requirement for any survey, or inspection or other service has been given to the Director but notwithstanding such notice the Director has caused the survey, or inspection or other service to be undertaken outside office hours, no such additional fee is payable.
(L.N. 139 of 1970; L.N. 182 of 1975; L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985; L.N. 310 of 1989; L.N. 175 of 2024)
Where for any service other than a service for which a fee is specified in the Schedule—
where an officer of the Marine Department is required to visit a vessel, shore installation navigational aid or other site, the fee payable for each such visit during office hours shall be $3,270 for the first hour or part hour and $1,115 for each subsequent hour or part hour during which the visit continues; and
the fee payable for such service in any other case during office hours shall be $1,115 for each hour or part hour during which the service continues.
(L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)
Where, on the application of the owner or agent of a vessel, work on any service in respect of that vessel is undertaken by any officer of the Marine Department and, in consequence of any act of the owner or his agent, such work is abandoned before the completion thereof, there shall be payable such reasonable sum as the Director may agree with the applicant, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved.
Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, consequent upon or pertaining to the carrying out of any service specified in Part II of the Schedule, there shall be payable a fee of $565, unless—
the issue is specified in that Part to be included in the service in question;
a fee for the issue is specified in that Part; or
the issue is that of a certificate for a ship in respect of which a service relevant to the issue of the certificate has been rendered by an organization approved under section 8(1) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369).
(L.N. 352 of 1983; L.N. 120 of 1985; L.N. 310 of 1989; L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995; L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 24)
Subject to the provisions of subregulation (3), where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any copy of, or to make any alteration in, any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in respect of which the original thereof was issued consequent upon or pertaining to the carrying out of any service specified in Part II of the Schedule, whether such copy is required to be issued or such alteration made at the time of the issue of the original or not, there shall be payable—
a fee of $565 for each copy or alteration where no fee for the issue of the original is specified in Part II of the Schedule or the issue of the original is declared in that Part to be included in the service; and (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)
a fee equal to the amount of the fee specified in Part II of the Schedule in any case in which a fee is specified therein for the issue of the original.
No fee shall be payable for the issue of the duplicate of any certificate of survey, permit, approval, or document of authority, in any case in which it is declared in Part II of the Schedule that such certificate, permit, approval, or document of authority, shall be issued in duplicate.
Where for any purpose any officer of the Marine Department is required to issue any copy of, or make any alteration in, any licence, permit, certificate, or document of authority, issued in respect of or pertaining to any service specified in the Schedule, other than in Part II thereof, no fee shall be payable for the issue of such copy, or the making of such alteration, unless a fee therefor is so specified in which case such fee shall be payable.
Where the Director consents at the request of an applicant to supply a copy of, or to make any alteration to, any licence, permit, certificate, document or plan referred to in these regulations, there shall be payable, in addition to the fees prescribed for such services therein, a handling charge of such reasonable sum in respect of such service as the Director may agree with the applicant therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. (L.N. 352 of 1983)
Where an officer of the Marine Department is required to attend any legal proceedings or inquiry in his capacity as a Government official there shall be payable in respect thereof—
where the attendance is in Hong Kong during office hours, a fee of $1,115 for each hour or part hour of attendance; and (L.N. 247 of 1992; L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)
where the attendance is outside Hong Kong—
a fee of $7,645 for each period or part period of 24 hours during which the officer is absent from Hong Kong on account of the attendance; and (L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)
the travelling and subsistence expenses of the officer in such reasonable sums as the Director shall determine. (L.N. 247 of 1992)
(Repealed L.N. 247 of 1992)
Where the Director consents to survey, tender advice or examine plans in respect of the structure, machinery or equipment of a vessel in so far as such structure, machinery or equipment is to comply with statutory requirements or with any other requirements and no fee for such survey, advice or examination is prescribed, there shall be payable such reasonable sum in respect of such survey, advice or examination as the Director may agree with the applicant therefor, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved.
Every fee shall be paid at the Marine Department in advance of the service in respect of which such fee is payable:
Provided that the Director may in his discretion in any particular case permit any fee to be paid, in whole or in part, in arrear, and subject to such conditions as to security or time for payment as he may think fit.
(Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)
No fee or charge shall be payable in respect of any copy of any certificate referred to in these regulations which is supplied at the request of a department of the Central People’s Government, or the representative of a government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when the copy of a certificate is required for official purposes.
No fee specified in the Schedule shall be payable in respect of any service referred to in these regulations which is performed at the request of any department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, any public body or the representative of any government other than the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, but the Director may make such charge in respect of the service rendered as he may consider appropriate.
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| Note: | (1) | The fees prescribed under items 1 to 4 inclusive of this Section cover— | |
| (a) | the survey of the hull, boilers and propelling machinery (including tests of the materials), and the inspection of the equipment of the ship including the lights and sound signals; and | ||
| (b) | the survey of a ship for load line if the 2 surveys are carried out concurrently. | ||
| (2) | The fees prescribed under items 1 to 4 inclusive of this Section do not cover— | ||
| (a) | the inspection of the crew accommodation referred to in Section M of this Part; | ||
| (b) | the survey of inflatable life rafts referred to in Section G of this Part; | ||
| (c) | the survey of a radio installation or any installation referred to in Section E of this Part. | ||
| (3) | In any case in which the duration of the certificate has been limited by the surveyor’s declaration, owing to special reasons rendering one or more further surveys necessary within the ensuing 12 months, the total fees payable under items 2, 3, 4, 5(a), (b), (c) and (d) inclusive of this Section for certificates covering the period of 12 consecutive months shall not exceed that payable for a 12 months’ certificate. | ||
| Purpose or service | Fee $ | |||||
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| The following fees shall be payable for surveys and shall include the issue in duplicate of the appropriate certificate— | ||||||
| 1. | For the initial survey of a ship for the issue of a passenger certificate, safety certificate or passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||
| 2. | For the survey of a ship for the renewal of a passenger certificate, safety certificate or passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, in the case of a ship— | |||||
| (a) | not exceeding 500 tons | 31,815 | ||||
| (b) | exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 1 000 tons | 52,855 | ||||
| (c) | exceeding 1 000 tons but not exceeding 1 500 tons | 79,290 | ||||
| (d) | exceeding 1 500 tons but not exceeding 5 000 tons | 91,520 plus $9,805 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1 500 tons. | ||||
| (e) | exceeding 5 000 tons but not exceeding 10 000 tons | 160,020 plus $7,120 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5 000 tons. | ||||
| (f) | exceeding 10 000 tons but not exceeding 15 000 tons | 230,970 plus $13,475 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10 000 tons. | ||||
| (g) | exceeding 15 000 tons but not exceeding 20 000 tons | 298,245 plus $13,475 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15 000 tons. | ||||
| (h) | exceeding 20 000 tons but not exceeding 30 000 tons | 365,520 plus $6,725 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20 000 tons. | ||||
| (i) | exceeding 30 000 tons | 432,535 plus $4,050 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30 000 tons. | ||||
| 3. | For the survey of a ship for the renewal of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate of less than 12 months’ validity | 1/12 of the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2 for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2. | ||||
| 4. | For extending a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate being in each case a certificate granted exceptionally to cover a period not more than 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate | 1/4 of the appropriate fee calculated in accordance with item 2. | ||||
| 5. | For the issue of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, including a survey where necessary, in each case being a certificate issued in substitution for an existing certificate of the same kind for any of the following— | |||||
| (a) | changing the plying limits | 5,305 | ||||
| (b) | giving additional plying limits | 5,305 | ||||
| (c) | decreasing the number of passengers the ship may carry | 5,305 | ||||
| (d) | changing particulars in the certificate where a visit to the ship is not necessary | 5,305 | ||||
| (e) | increasing the number of passengers the ship may carry | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate but not less than $5,305. | ||||
| 6. | For the survey for a passenger certificate issued in respect of a passenger ship not registered in Hong Kong, stating only the number of passengers the ship may carry | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate but not less than $12,245. | ||||
| 7. | For a certificate that a ship complies with the standards necessary for the issue of a passenger certificate or passenger and safety certificate, except for certain items not surveyed | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||
| 8. | For the survey of the hull in dry dock and for the issue of a dry docking certificate— | |||||
| (a) | in the case of a ship holding passenger certificates either issued or recognized by the Government— | |||||
| (i) | not exceeding 10 000 tons | 5,885 | ||||
| (ii) | exceeding 10 000 tons | 7,855 | ||||
| (b) | in the case of any other ship | 1/10 of the appropriate fee in item 2 but not less than $10,805 (including withdrawn propeller shaft). | ||||
| 9. | For a certificate modifying in respect of a particular voyage, any passenger certificate or any safety certificate or any passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate | 2,950 plus $4,425 for each visit of a surveyor to the ship in question. | ||||
| 10. | For a certificate where the survey is conducted on the running survey system and covers— | the appropriate survey fee under item 2 of this Section apportioned in accordance with the Note to this item plus 1/4 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 of this Section. | ||||
| (a) | survey of complete ship; | |||||
| (b) | survey of hull; | |||||
| (c) | survey of boilers, main and auxiliary machinery; or | |||||
| (d) | survey of navigational and life-saving appliances except inflatable life rafts | |||||
| Note: | The survey fee for a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate under this item is apportioned as follows— | |||||
| (a) | Survey of hull | 2/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. | ||||
| (b) | Survey of boilers, main and auxiliary machinery | 2/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. | ||||
| (c) | Survey of navigational and life-saving appliances except inflatable life rafts | 1/5 of the appropriate survey fee under item 2 or the sum of the fees for the items surveyed, whichever is the less. | ||||
| 11. | For a partial survey of the hull, the machinery or the safety equipment of ships holding valid passenger certificates following a reported accident or casualty. Per visit subsequent to the initial visit by a surveyor | 4,425 | ||||
| Note: | (1) | The fee charged for examination and approval of plans is additional to any prescribed fee for survey or for witnessing of tests, except initial surveys for registry. |
| (2) | Where work on the examination and approval of plans is done for which a fee is not prescribed, the fee charged will be determined by the Director in agreement with the applicant, having regard to the nature and extent of the work involved. |
| Fee $ | ||
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| 1. | For the examination of the design of any type of fire detecting system or plans of any type of installation for fire extinguishing | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. |
| 2. | For the examination of structural drawing and scantlings | |
| 3. | For the consideration of the watertight subdivision arrangements | |
| 4. | For the consideration of the fire protection arrangements | |
| 5. | For the consideration of designs of boilers or shafting, or other machinery parts | |
| 6. | For the consideration of the arrangement of fire appliances, life-saving appliances, navigation lights and sound signals or navigational equipment | |
| 7. | For the examination of the design of side-scuttles, or fire-resisting doors, or ships’ side or other hull fittings | |
| 8. | For the examination of designs of fittings intended for use in connection with the subdivision or structure of a ship | |
| 9. | For the consideration of the arrangement of radio-telegraphy installations | |
| Purpose or service | Fee $ | ||
| The following fees shall be payable— | |||
| 1. | For the survey and hydraulic testing of boilers intended for use on board ship | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| 2. | For the survey of boiler parts, machinery, etc.— | ||
| (a) | Air receivers or welded pressure vessels of Class I and Class II | ||
| (b) | Air receivers or welded pressure vessels of Class III | ||
| (c) | Auxiliary units (such evaporators, heaters, filters, coolers, pumps and other similar items) | ||
| (d) | Boiler mountings | ||
| (e) | Electric generators and motors | ||
| (f) | Main switchboard tests | ||
| 3. | For survey of engines (including turbines) steam or internal combustion | ||
| 4. | For survey of machinery items, gearing, shafting, propellers and other similar items | ||
| 5. | For survey of oil fuel installations, tanks, cofferdams and oily water separators, pressure gauges and other similar items | ||
| 6. | For survey of steering gear— | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| Steering gear, main and auxiliary, complete | |||
| 7. | For survey of superheaters for boilers | ||
| 8. | For survey of watertight doors— | ||
| (a) | Examination of design, inspection and witnessing of tests of the prototype and issue of a certificate of inspection and tests where appropriate | ||
| (b) | Watertight doors of an approved design | ||
| 9. | For survey of bars, plates or rivets, witnessing tensile and bend tests | ||
| 10. | For survey of boilers and superheater tubes subject to internal or external pressure, inspection, hydraulic and ductility tests | ||
| 11. | For survey of castings or forgings for stem, stern post rudder or propeller, inspection and tests | ||
| 12. | For survey of engine casting and forging, superheater headers or similar items, inspection and material tests | ||
| 13. | For witnessing tests of a new electrode intended for use on parts of ships’ hulls which are of primary structural importance | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| 14. | For survey of the finished work of flanged or worked plates, compensation rings, and manhole doors | ||
| 15. | For survey of furnaces and witnessing material tests | ||
| 16. | For survey of steam and feed pipes and witnessing material tests | ||
| 17. | For the inspection and verification of testing machines used for testing materials coming under Government survey and for the issue of a certificate— | ||
| (a) | For inspection and verification for first issue of a certificate | ||
| (b) | For inspection and verification for renewal of a certificate | 5,885 | |
| 18. | For a certificate of inspection, or certificates of material or hydraulic test, in duplicate | 3,685 | |
| 1. | Standard Fees for Cargo Ship Safety Construction Surveys and Certificates— |
| Gross Tonnage of Ship | Issue of Certificate $ | Renewal of Certificate $ | Intermediate or Periodical Survey $ | |||
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| 500 tons and under 1 000 tons | 97,860 plus $12,245 for each 100 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 500 tons | 22,025 | 5,885 | |||
| 1 000 tons and under 15 000 tons | 195,725 plus $44,045 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1 000 tons | |||||
| 1 000 tons and under 1 500 tons | 33,300 | 8,815 | ||||
| 1 500 tons and under 5 000 tons | 39,160 plus $3,465 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1 500 tons | 9,805 plus $1,010 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 1 500 tons | ||||
| 5 000 tons and under 10 000 tons | 69,975 plus $1,995 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5 000 tons | 16,645 plus $515 for each 500 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 5 000 tons | ||||
| 10 000 tons and under 15 000 tons | 109,120 plus $2,950 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10 000 tons | 26,445 plus $755 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 10 000 tons | ||||
| 15 000 tons and over | 1,428,670 plus $24,475 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15 000 tons | |||||
| 15 000 tons and under 20 000 tons | 123,805 plus $2,465 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15 000 tons | 30,110 plus $515 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 15 000 tons | ||||
| 20 000 tons and under 30 000 tons | 136,030 plus $1,740 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20 000 tons | 32,575 plus $515 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 20 000 tons | ||||
| 30 000 tons and over | 151,690 plus $1,740 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30 000 tons | 37,455 plus $515 for each 1 000 tons or part thereof by which the ship exceeds 30 000 tons |
| 2. | For the survey for the issue or renewal of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or for the intermediate survey when carried out by a certifying authority at the same time as a survey for classification purposes | no fee. | |
| 3. | For the survey for the issue of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to a ship, the keel of which was laid before 7 December 1965, when carried out by a surveyor | the appropriate fee in the second column of item 1. | |
| 4. | For every renewal or intermediate survey carried out by a surveyor which is not carried through in one operation | the appropriate fee in the third and fourth columns of item 1 plus $7,085 for each additional visit required to complete the survey. | |
| 5. | For the survey for the issue to a ship of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to remain in force for a period not exceeding 3 months, where the ship is one in respect of which there is or has within the period of 12 months preceding the survey been in force a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate, the fee payable for such survey shall be as follows— | ||
| (a) | If the survey is carried out before or within 1 month after the expiry of the certificate | 7,350 | |
| (b) | If the survey is carried out more than 1 month but within 12 months after the expiry of the certificate | 14,700 | |
| 6. | For the survey of a tanker, carried out by a surveyor, before a survey for the issue or renewal of a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or an intermediate survey | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| 7. | Where repairs have been made to a cargo ship which require a special survey to be carried out by a surveyor | ||
| Note: | The fees specified in this Section are in addition to the fee for the issue or extension of a passenger certificate, a safety certificate and a safety equipment certificate under Sections A and F respectively. |
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| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||||
| 1. | For the initial survey and the issue in duplicate of a radio certificate or a radio-telephone certificate or a qualified certificate thereof together with an exemption certificate | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||
| 2. | For the renewal survey and issue in duplicate of a radio certificate, or a qualified radio certificate, together with an exemption certificate— | |||||
| (a) | For ships not exceeding 1 600 tons | 5,885 | ||||
| (b) | For ships exceeding 1 600 tons | 8,815 | ||||
| Note: | For every extension of a radio certificate or radio-telephone certificate to which this item applies for a period not more than 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate | 1/4 of the appropriate fee in this item. | ||||
| 3. | For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio-telephone certificate | 4,425 | ||||
| 4. | For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio certificate or a qualified radio certificate, together with an exemption certificate, for a period of less than 12 months | 1/12 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. | ||||
| 5. | For survey and issue in duplicate of a radio-telephone certificate for a period of less than 12 months | 1/12 of the appropriate fee in item 3 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 3 of this Section. | ||||
| 6. | For issue of an exemption certificate only | 1,210 | ||||
| 7. | (a) | For a copy of a radio certificate | 1,210 | |||
| (b) | For a copy of a qualified radio certificate coupled with an exemption certificate | 1,210 | ||||
| 8. | For a copy of an exemption certificate only | 1,210 | ||||
| 9. | For the inspection of a ship on the application of the owner for the purposes of seeing that she is properly provided with a radio installation and radio officers or radio-telephone operators, (not being an inspection for the purpose of issuing a passenger and safety certificate or a safety radio certificate) and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 69 (Radio) | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||
| 10. | For a copy of a Form Surveys 69 (Radio) | 1,210 | ||||
| 11. | (Repealed L.N. 132 of 2016) | |||||
| 12. | For the inspection of a ship for such purposes otherwise than on the application of the owner, if the ship is found not to be properly provided with a radio or radar installation and/or radio officers or radio-telephone operators, for each visit | 4,425 | ||||
| 13. | For the provision of facilities for the calibration of a radio direction finder for a period starting from the time at which facilities were requested and continuing until the calibration is completed or abandoned— | |||||
| (a) | For the first hour or part thereof | 4,425 | ||||
| (b) | For each 1/2 hour or part thereof after the first hour | 1,010 | ||||
| Note: | (1) | The fee under this item is in addition to the fee chargeable under regulation 6 for the provision of facilities outside office hours. | ||||
| (2) | The fee under this item is chargeable in case of cancellation of service unless notice of cancellation is given at least 2 office hours prior to the time at which the facilities were requested. | |||||
| Note: | (1) | The services specified in items 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Section include— | |
| (a) | the survey or inspection of life-saving appliances except inflatable life rafts and inflatable boats at servicing depots; | ||
| (b) | the survey or inspection of fire appliances; | ||
| (c) | the survey or inspection of pilot ladders; | ||
| (d) | the survey or inspection of lights and sound signalling apparatus; | ||
| (e) | the issue of Form Surveys 183/183A; and | ||
| (f) | the cost of endorsement on Form Surveys 183/183A, where such endorsement is necessary. | ||
| (2) | For a partial inspection of safety equipment on a ship, Form Surveys 183/183A will be completed only for the items surveyed. | ||
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| The following fees shall be payable— | |||||
| 1. | For the initial survey of a ship for the issue in duplicate of a safety equipment certificate or a qualified safety equipment certificate together with an exemption certificate, in the case of a ship of— | ||||
| (a) | 500 tons or over but under 1 600 tons | 103,160 | |||
| (b) | 1 600 tons or over but under 3 000 tons | 154,950 | |||
| (c) | 3 000 tons or over but under 10 000 tons | 206,330 | |||
| (d) | 10 000 tons or over but under 15 000 tons | 257,700 | |||
| (e) | 15 000 tons or over | 308,660 | |||
| Note: | The fees prescribed in this item include examination and approval of plans relating to the arrangement of safety equipment. | ||||
| 2. | For the annual, intermediate or renewal survey of a ship for endorsement or re-issue of a safety equipment certificate or a qualified safety equipment certificate together with an exemption certificate, in the case of a ship of— | ||||
| (a) | 500 tons or over but under 1 600 tons | 16,160 plus $8,340 for each visit after the second. | |||
| (b) | 1 600 tons or over but under 3 000 tons | 24,005 plus $8,340 for each visit after the second. | |||
| (c) | 3 000 tons or over but under 10 000 tons | 32,310 plus $8,340 for each visit after the second. | |||
| (d) | 10 000 tons or over but under 15 000 tons | 35,750 plus $8,340 for each visit after the second. | |||
| (e) | 15 000 tons or over | 39,160 plus $8,340 for each visit after the second. | |||
| 3. | For survey and issue in duplicate of a safety equipment certificate for a period of validity of less than 24 months | 1/24 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section for each month or part of a month but not less than 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. | |||
| 4. | For a partial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship required to hold a safety equipment certificate— | ||||
| (a) | made on the application of the owner; or | ||||
| (b) | made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where equipment is found defective: | ||||
| For each visit made by a surveyor to the ship | 4,425 | ||||
| Maximum fee | the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. | ||||
| 5. | For the survey of a ship for the issue of a safety equipment certificate granted exceptionally to cover a period not exceeding 3 months beyond the expiration date of an existing certificate | 1/4 of the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. | |||
| 6. | For the initial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificates and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 183/183A on the application of the owner, in the case of a ship of— | ||||
| (a) | under 50 tons | 13,005 | |||
| (b) | 50 tons or over but under 150 tons | 18,615 | |||
| (c) | 150 tons or over but under 300 tons | 25,765 | |||
| (d) | 300 tons or over but under 500 tons | 30,900 | |||
| (e) | 500 tons or over | the appropriate fee in item 1 of this Section. | |||
| Note: | The fees prescribed in this item include examination and approval of plans relating to the arrangement of safety equipment. | ||||
| 7. | For a subsequent inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificates and for the issue of a report on Form Surveys 183/183A on the application of the owner, in the case of a ship of— | ||||
| (a) | under 50 tons | 5,405 plus $4,425 for each visit after the first. | |||
| (b) | 50 tons or over but under 150 tons | 6,875 plus $4,425 for each visit after the first. | |||
| (c) | 150 tons or over but under 500 tons | 8,340 plus $4,425 for each visit after the first. | |||
| (d) | 500 tons or over | the appropriate fee in item 2 of this Section. | |||
| 8. | For every additional copy of Form Surveys 183/183A | 1,210 | |||
| 9. | For a partial inspection of the safety equipment of a ship not required to hold safety equipment certificate— | ||||
| (a) | made on the application of the owner; or | ||||
| (b) | made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where equipment is found defective; or | ||||
| (c) | made otherwise than on the application of the owner in consequence of changes or modification in the equipment: | ||||
| For each visit made to the ship | 4,425 but where more than one visit is necessary the total fee for all visits shall not exceed the appropriate fee in item 2 of Section A for a passenger ship or item 7 of this Section for any other ship. | ||||
| 10. | (Repealed L.N. 90 of 1999 and 44 of 1999 s. 25) | ||||
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| The following fees shall be payable for survey of— | |||
| 1. | Lifeboats and buoyant apparatus— | ||
| For the inspection during construction, for the certificate or re-certification of lifeboats and buoyant apparatus, and for the issue of a report of inspection on Form Surveys 123A— | |||
| (a) | For the inspection of a lifeboat constructed of glass re-inforced plastics, in the case of a lifeboat which is certified to carry— | ||
| not exceeding 60 persons | 4,920 | ||
| exceeding 60 persons but not exceeding 70 persons | 5,545 | ||
| exceeding 70 persons but not exceeding 80 persons | 6,130 | ||
| exceeding 80 persons but not exceeding 90 persons | 6,875 | ||
| exceeding 90 persons but not exceeding 100 persons | 7,350 | ||
| exceeding 100 persons but not exceeding 120 persons | 8,815 | ||
| exceeding 120 persons but not exceeding 150 persons (maximum permitted number) | 10,550 | ||
| (b) | For the inspection of a lifeboat constructed of materials other than glass re-inforced plastics— | ||
| for a lifeboat constructed of wood | 2 × the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. | ||
| for a lifeboat constructed of steel but not having built-in buoyancy tanks | 1 1/2 × the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. | ||
| for a lifeboat constructed of aluminium but not having built-in buoyancy tanks | |||
| for a lifeboat constructed of steel or aluminium having built-in buoyancy tanks | 2 × the appropriate fee in item 1(a) of this Section. | ||
| (c) | For the inspection of mechanically and hand propelled lifeboats, motor lifeboats and motor lifeboats fitted with a radio cabin and searchlight— | ||
| for a mechanically and hand propelled lifeboat | the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $1,125. | ||
| for a motor lifeboat | the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $2,245. | ||
| for a motor lifeboat fitted with a radio cabin and searchlight | the appropriate fee in item 1(a) or 1(b) of this Section plus $2,950. | ||
| (d) | For the inspection of buoyant apparatus constructed of materials other than glass re-inforced plastics | 755 per buoyant apparatus but not less than $2,950. | |
| (e) | For the inspection of buoyant apparatus constructed of glass re-inforced plastics | 1/2 of the appropriate fee in item 1(d) of this Section. | |
| 2. | Lifejackets, lifebuoys, inflatable rafts and boats— | ||
| (a) | For the inspection and stamping of lifejackets at the maker’s works— | ||
| For each lifejacket | 5.5 but not less than $1,210 per visit. | ||
| (b) | For the inspection and stamping of lifebuoys— | ||
| For each lifebuoy | 10 but not less than $1,210 per visit. | ||
| (c) | For the inspection and re-certification of inflatable life rafts and inflatable boats at servicing depots— | ||
| For each raft or boat | 1,695 | ||
| 3. | Boat davits and winches— | ||
| For the inspection at the maker’s works of boats’ davits and winches intended for stock or for ships not registered or licensed in Hong Kong (23 of 1998 s. 2) | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 4. | Appliances— | ||
| (a) | For the examination of the design, or a modification to a design, of a life-saving appliance, the witnessing of tests and inspection of an appliance made to the design | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| (b) | For the inspection of a proofed fabric or adhesive and consideration of report of tests carried out by an independent laboratory | ||
| (c) | The issue of a certificate of tests if required | ||
| Purpose or service | Fee $ | |||
| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||
| 1. | For the survey of fire extinguishers, fire detecting apparatus, smoke helmets and breathing appliances, fire pumping units, spray nozzles, cinema projectors and other similar appliances— | |||
| (a) | Inspections and witnessing tests, or where resubmitted after alteration, for the first 20 appliances or part thereof during a single visit | 2,465 | ||
| (b) | For each subsequent 20 appliances or part thereof during the same visit | 1,905 | ||
| (c) | For the issue of an inspection certificate if required | 1,210 | ||
| 2. | For the examination of the design of a fire appliance, the witnessing of tests and inspection of the first appliance made to the design, and the issue of a certificate of test if required | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 3. | For the examination of the design of a fire-detecting system, inert gas system or fixed fire extinguishing installation or plans of a froth or carbon dioxide installation for fire extinguishing | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
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| The following fees shall be payable— | |||
| 1. | For the examination of the design of a light and sound signal apparatus, the testing and inspection of the first apparatus made to the design, and if required, the issue of a certificate of test— | ||
| (a) | Navigation lantern | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |
| (b) | Burner | ||
| (c) | Lens | ||
| (d) | Daylight signalling lamp | ||
| (e) | Sound signalling apparatus | ||
| (f) | Any similar apparatus | ||
| 2. | For the inspection of lanterns manufactured to specifications of approved prototypes including the issue of a lantern certificate— | ||
| (a) | for the first 30 lanterns or part thereof inspected during a single visit | 2,465 | |
| (b) | for each subsequent lantern inspected during the same visit | 57 | |
| 3. | For the inspection of lights and fog signals on any ship— | ||
| (a) | made on the application of the owner; or | ||
| (b) | made otherwise than on the application of the owner, where the equipment is found to be defective: | ||
| For each visit made to the ship | 7,350 | ||
| Note: | The fees specified under this Section include where appropriate the issue in duplicate of the load line or load line exemption certificate, as the case may be. |
| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||||||||
| 1. | For surveys and inspections for load line certificates and load line exemption certificates | |||||||||
| (a) | Table of Standard Fees— | |||||||||
| Gross Tonnage of Ship | Standard Fees | |||||||||
| Initial Survey $ | Periodical Survey $ | Periodical Inspection $ | ||||||||
| Under | 50 tons | 14,700 | 11,770 | 3,940 | ||||||
| 50 tons and under | 100 tons | 24,475 | 19,570 | 4,920 | ||||||
| 100 tons and under | 150 tons | 39,160 | 31,815 | 5,885 | ||||||
| 150 tons and under | 200 tons | 47,500 | 38,170 | 6,875 | ||||||
| 200 tons and under | 300 tons | 58,730 | 46,995 | 7,855 | ||||||
| 300 tons and under | 500 tons | 78,310 | 62,645 | 8,815 | ||||||
| 500 tons and under | 1 000 tons | 97,860 | 77,320 | 9,805 | ||||||
| 1 000 tons and under | 1 500 tons | 117,440 | 96,900 | 12,245 | ||||||
| 1 500 tons and under | 2 000 tons | 137,020 | 110,080 | 13,475 | ||||||
| 2 000 tons and under | 2 500 tons | 151,690 | 119,880 | 14,700 | ||||||
| 2 500 tons and under | 3 000 tons | 161,480 | 129,670 | 15,930 | ||||||
| 3 000 tons and under | 4 000 tons | 171,250 | 139,470 | 17,150 | ||||||
| 4 000 tons and under | 5 000 tons | 185,935 | 148,270 | 18,615 | ||||||
| 5 000 tons and under | 6 000 tons | 200,620 | 159,030 | 20,090 | ||||||
| 6 000 tons and under | 7 000 tons | 215,295 | 171,250 | 21,560 | ||||||
| 7 000 tons and under | 8 000 tons | 229,980 | 181,050 | 23,035 | ||||||
| 8 000 tons and under | 9 000 tons | 239,745 | 190,820 | 24,005 | ||||||
| 9 000 tons and under | 10 000 tons | 249,550 | 200,620 | 24,985 | ||||||
| 10 000 tons and above | 259,340 | 207,945 | 25,950 | |||||||
| (L.N. 270 of 1995) | ||||||||||
| (b) | For the survey for the issue or renewal of an International Load Line Certificate, or for the periodical survey or inspection of the load line, when carried out by the assigning authority at the same time as a survey for classification purposes | no fee. | ||||||||
| (c) | Where a periodical inspection is not completed in one visit | the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item plus, for each additional visit— | ||||||||
| Where the ship— | ||||||||||
| does not exceed 100 tons | 1,485 | |||||||||
| exceeds 100 tons but does not exceed 200 tons | 2,950 | |||||||||
| exceeds 200 tons but does not exceed 300 tons | 4,425 | |||||||||
| exceeds 300 tons but does not exceed 500 tons | 5,885 | |||||||||
| exceeds 500 tons | 7,350 | |||||||||
| Note: | For the purpose of this sub-item additional visit (額外巡視) means a visit attributable to the inability or failure of the owner to have the ship available for inspection or to keep it so available after the commencement of the inspection. | |||||||||
| (d) | Where the survey or inspection of a ship is carried out concurrently with a survey for a passenger certificate, a safety certificate or a passenger certificate combined with a safety certificate— | |||||||||
| an initial survey | 1/2 the difference between the standard fee for an initial survey and a periodical survey in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| a periodical survey | 1/2 the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| a periodical inspection | no fee. | |||||||||
| (e) | For the survey of a ship in respect of which a load line certificate or load line exemption certificate is in force, where alterations have been made to the ship which involve the assignment of new freeboards but are not such as to necessitate a complete survey of the ship for that purpose | the standard periodical inspection fee in sub-item (a) of this item. | ||||||||
| (f) | For the consideration of information to determine compliance with requirements relating to stability for the purposes of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AD) (L.N. 180 of 2022) | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| (g) | For the consideration of stability information of a ship in respect of which an inclining test has been dispensed with | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| (h) | For witnessing an inclining experiment | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| (i) | For the consideration of calculations in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AD) as to the ability of a ship to withstand the flooding of compartments | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is additional to the appropriate fee in the Table of Standard Fees in sub-item (a) of this item. | |||||||||
| 2. | For the survey of a ship in respect of which a load line certificate is in force for the purpose of an exemption for deeper loading | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| 3. | For the survey of and issue of a load line certificate or load line exemption certificate for a ship required to make a single international voyage or a single voyage outside the prescribed limits of the appropriate certificate | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| 4. | For the survey of a ship required to make a single voyage under tow | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| 5. | For the survey of and the issue in substitution for an existing load line exemption certificate of a corresponding certificate showing amended or extended plying limits | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| 6. | Fees for survey of ships alleged to be unseaworthy— | |||||||||
| (a) | For the survey of a ship which is detained (other than upon the complaint of a member of the crew) on account of overloading, improper loading, insufficient ventilation of coal cargoes, undermanning or defective equipment | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it appears to a surveyor that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe. | |||||||||
| (b) | For the survey of a ship which is detained (other than upon the complaint of a member of the crew) on account of defective hull or machinery | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| Note: | The fee prescribed in this sub-item is payable when a ship is detained or when it appears that at the time the ship was detained it was unsafe. | |||||||||
| (c) | For the survey of a ship upon the complaint of a member of the crew whether the survey is carried out by a Government surveyor, or by a person appointed for that purpose either by the Government or a Court | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| (d) | For the survey of a ship which is detained because the appropriate load line is submerged | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| (e) | For the survey of a ship which is detained for being— | |||||||||
| (i) | unmarked; or | |||||||||
| (ii) | improperly marked, | |||||||||
| with load lines: | ||||||||||
| For each visit | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |||||||||
| Note: | The surveys referred to in sub-items (a) to (e) of this item apply when a ship is detained or is found to be in such condition as would normally render her liable to detention under section 108 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap. 281), or section 12 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap. 313) or section 48(3), 49(6), 54(2), 58(4), 59(2), 60, 68, 72 or 117 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369). | |||||||||
| 7. | If a vessel requires inspection due to fire, damage or accident, per visit in addition to the appropriate fee for each item surveyed | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
| 8. | Fees for survey for seaworthiness of obsolete war vessels, hulks, wrecks, or similar vessels | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||||||||
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| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||
| 1. | For the inspection of a ship for stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413 sub. leg. H)— | |||
| (a) | for one visit for one compartment | 5,160 | ||
| (b) | for each additional compartment at the same visit | 1,485 | ||
| (c) | for a certificate stating that stowage is in accordance with that Regulation | 2,145 | ||
| 2. | For the inspection of a compartment of a ship constructed for the stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413 sub. leg. H)— | |||
| (a) | for one visit for one compartment | 5,160 | ||
| (b) | for each additional compartment at the same visit | 1,485 | ||
| (c) | for a certificate stating that compartments are suitable for the stowage of explosives or other dangerous goods in accordance with that Regulation | 2,145 | ||
| 3. | For the inspection of portable explosives magazines in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413 sub. leg. H)— | |||
| (a) | for one visit for one magazine | 4,425 | ||
| (b) | for each additional magazine at the same visit | 755 | ||
| (c) | for a certificate stating that a magazine has been constructed in accordance with that Regulation | 2,145 | ||
| 4. | For the examination of plans relating to stowage or shipping of dangerous goods in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413 sub. leg. H) | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 5. | For the examination and survey of bulk chemical tankers under International Maritime Organization Codes for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 6. | For the examination and survey of bulk gas carriers under International Maritime Organization Codes for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
(64 of 1999 s. 3; E.R. 5 of 2022)
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| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||
| 1. | For the examination of a plan of loading for grain cargoes | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 2. | For examining and certifying a copy of a plan of loading subsequent to the examination of the original plan | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 3. | For an alteration in a plan of loading not affecting the original calculation | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 4. | For the inspection on a ship of any alteration in the arrangement of fittings for the carriage of grain cargoes necessitating an alteration in the plan of loading | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | ||
| 5. | For the inspection on a ship of grain fittings— | |||
| (a) | for one visit for one compartment | 5,160 | ||
| (b) | for each additional compartment at the same visit | 1,485 | ||
(Repealed 44 of 1995 s. 143)
(No provision)
| The following fees shall be payable— | |||||
| 1. | For the initial survey of any hull, machinery and equipment and the first issue of a certificate of survey | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |||
| 2. | For a survey of any hull, machinery and equipment and the renewal of a certificate of survey | 3,565 | |||
| Note: | (1) | The fee specified in this item does not include a survey for the measurement of tonnage or for examination of plans and stability information. | |||
| (2) | If more than 3 visits of a surveyor to the vessel are required before the renewal of any certificate of survey, the appropriate fee shall be increased by 1/4 in respect of each surveyor for each visit exceeding 3, including the final survey visit. | ||||
| 3. | For extending a certificate of survey— | ||||
| (a)for a period not exceeding 1 month | $1,210 | ||||
| (b)for a period exceeding 1 month but not exceeding 2 months | $1,785 | ||||
| 4. | For examination of all plans and stability information | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate | |||
(Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)
| The following fees are payable— | |||||
| 1. | For a survey of a ship to which the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel) Regulation (Cap. 369 sub. leg. BG) (Cap. 369BG) applies | a fee determined by the time involved, charged at the hourly rate. | |||
| 2. | For the issue of an IP Safety Certificate (as defined by section 2 of Cap. 369BG) (IP Safety Certificate) | $565 | |||
| 3. | For the issue of a certified true copy of an IP Safety Certificate | $565 | |||
| 4. | For the alteration of an IP Safety Certificate | $565 | |||
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| Purpose or service | Fee $ | |||
| The following fees shall be payable— | ||||
| 1. | For engagement or discharge of fishermen at the Office— | |||
| (a) | For fishermen engaged or discharged, on opening or closing of a fishing vessel’s half yearly agreement, per fisherman | 160 | ||
| (b) | For fishermen engaged or discharged during the currency of the agreement, per fisherman | 160 | ||
(Part III replaced L.N. 240 of 1996)
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| Note: | (1) | The fees specified in this Part include the issue of the appropriate certificate of competency. |
| (2) | (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91) |
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| 1. | Fees for examinations for certificates of competency as Trawler Masters and Trawler Masters (Limited)— | |||
| For an examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion a candidate presents himself— | ||||
| (a) | Trawler Master | 4,345 | ||
| (b) | Trawler Master (Limited) | 2,410 | ||
| (c) | For an examination in signalling in relation to sub-item (a) or (b), if taken separately from the remainder of the full examination, for each attempt | 985 | ||
| (d) | If a candidate for a certificate of competency in relation to sub-item (a) or (b) is examined or re-examined in either the written or the oral part of the examination | 1/2 of the appropriate fee in sub-item (a) or (b) | ||
| 2. | Fees for examinations for certificates of competency as Trawler Engineers— | 2,895 | ||
| For an examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion a candidate presents himself— | ||||
| Trawler Engineer, for a full examination | ||||
| 3-5. | (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91) | |||
(Part IV replaced L.N. 240 of 1996)
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| 1. | On filing notice of appeal, for every 100 tons or part thereof of the gross tonnage of the ship | 1,010 | |
| 2. | On filing every affidavit | 97 | |
| 3. | On entering appearance | 285 | |
| 4. | On subpoena | 210 | |
| 5. | On each subpoena after the first | 97 | |
| 6. | On every statement of the order required to be made by the court | 285 | |
| 7. | On the production and swearing of every witness | 285 | |
| 8. | On every consent by the parties to refer the question of costs, or of costs and damages, to the court, to be paid by each party | 565 | |
| 9. | On every hearing, for each day, to be paid by each party | a fee determined by the Court of Survey at its discretion | |
| 10. | On every order whether for the release or detention of the ship or for payment of costs, or costs and damages, to be paid by the party taking out the order | 565 | |
| 11. | On every photostatic copy of the judgment or report, or of notes of the evidence, or of any of the proceedings in the appeal, per folio of 72 words | 15 subject to a minimum fee of $220 | |
(Schedule replaced L.N. 247 of 1992. L.N. 333 of 1993; L.N. 334 of 1994; L.N. 270 of 1995)