No. S 727
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act
(Chapter 170A)
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Pleasure Craft) (Amendment)
Regulations 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 41 of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, with the approval of the Minister for Transport, hereby makes the following Regulations:
Citation and commencement
1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Pleasure Craft) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 and shall come into operation on 1st December 2010.
Amendment of regulation 2
2.  Regulation 2 of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Pleasure Craft) Regulations (Rg 6) (referred to in these Regulations as the principal Regulations) is amended —
(a)by inserting, immediately before the definition of “licence” in paragraph (1), the following definitions:
“ “business entity” means any entity carrying out any business activity, whether for profit or not, and whether organised as a company, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability partnership or otherwise;
“COLREGS” means the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Collisions at Sea) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 10);
“commercial use”, in relation to a pleasure craft, means the offer of the pleasure craft by the owner thereof to any person for hire or charter for that person’s use for sport or pleasure purposes within the port, and —
(a)in the case of a pleasure craft owned by a business entity —
(i)includes the offer of the pleasure craft to members of the public for use for sport or pleasure purposes within the port for a fee or any other form of consideration; but
(ii)does not include the offer of the pleasure craft to only the officers or employees of the business entity and their accompanying guests for use for sport or pleasure purposes within the port, provided that no fee or other form of consideration is payable by any such accompanying guest; and
(b)in the case of a pleasure craft owned by a club, an association or a society, includes the offer of the pleasure craft to —
(i)members of the club, association or society; or
(ii)members of the public,
for use for sport or pleasure purposes within the port, and for a fee or any other form of consideration;
“GT”, in relation to a pleasure craft, means the gross tonnage of the pleasure craft as specified in its International Tonnage Certificate (1969) or Singapore Tonnage Certificate or, if none, a builder’s certificate recognised by the Port Master, or, if none, as determined by the Port Master in accordance with the tonnage measurement method set out in the First Schedule;”;
(b)by inserting, immediately after the definition of “licence” in paragraph (1), the following definition:
“ “load line length”, in relation to a pleasure craft means 96% of the total length on the waterline of the pleasure craft at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the fore-side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, whichever is greater. In craft designed with a rake of keel, the waterline on which this is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline;”;
(c)by inserting, immediately after the definition of “passenger” in paragraph (1), the following definition:
“ “personal watercraft” means any pleasure craft less than 4 metres in length which —
(a)uses an inboard motor having a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion; and
(b)is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling within the confines of a hull;”;
(d)by deleting the definition of “pleasure craft” in paragraph (1) and substituting the following definitions:
“ “pleasure craft” means any craft which is intended for use (whether such use is for private use or commercial use) within the port exclusively for sport or pleasure purposes, but does not include any craft which is used to carry passengers on sightseeing tours within the port for which each such passenger is charged a separate and distinct fare;
“private use”, in relation to a pleasure craft, means the use of the pleasure craft within the port by its owner or his guests for sport or pleasure purposes, without any such guest having to pay any fee or any other form of consideration;
“recognised surveyor” means any surveyor of ships employed by an organisation recognised by the Port Master to carry out any survey for the purposes of these Regulations;”; and
(e)by inserting, immediately after paragraph (2), the following paragraph:
(3)  For the purposes of regulations 3 and 46(1)(b), a pleasure craft is used if it is water-borne, moored or anchored.”.
Amendment of regulation 5
3.  Regulation 5 of the principal Regulations is amended by inserting, immediately after paragraph (2), the following paragraph:
(2A)  A pleasure craft may be licensed either for private use or for commercial use.”.
Deletion and substitution of regulation 6 and new regulation 6A
4.  Regulation 6 of the principal Regulations is deleted and the following regulations substituted therefor:
Inspection or survey of pleasure craft before grant of licence
6.—(1)  The Port Master may, on his own motion or upon receiving an application for a licence or the renewal of a licence for a pleasure craft, require the pleasure craft to be brought to such place as the Port Master may specify —
(a)for an inspection under paragraph (2), in the case of a pleasure craft that is intended for private use; or
(b)for a survey under paragraph (4), in the case of a pleasure craft that is intended for commercial use.
(2)  Where the pleasure craft is intended for private use, the Port Master may inspect the pleasure craft and —
(a)if satisfied that the pleasure craft is fit for the intended use, grant a licence for private use in respect of the pleasure craft, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit; or
(b)refuse to grant a licence.
(3)  The Port Master may grant a licence for private use in respect of a pleasure craft which is used to carry more than 12 persons if satisfied that the pleasure craft complies with such safety requirements as the Port Master may require.
(4)  Where the pleasure craft is intended for commercial use —
(a)the survey referred to in paragraph (1)(b) shall —
(i)be conducted by a recognised surveyor in accordance with such requirements as the Port Master may specify from time to time; and
(ii)include an examination of the pleasure craft, its machinery, fittings, equipment and appliances to ensure that they —
(A)comply with the requirements of the Second Schedule;
(B)are in satisfactory condition; and
(C)are fit for the service for which the pleasure craft is intended;
(b)the recognised surveyor shall, upon the completion of a survey under sub-paragraph (a), submit the survey report to the Port Master; and
(c)the Port Master, upon receiving and considering the survey report, may —
(i)if satisfied that the pleasure craft is fit for the intended use, grant a licence for commercial use in respect of the pleasure craft, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit;
(ii)if not satisfied that the pleasure craft is fit for commercial use —
(A)upon the request of the applicant and subject to such conditions as the Port Master thinks fit grant a licence for private use in respect of the pleasure craft without requiring the applicant to produce the pleasure craft for an inspection under paragraph (2), if the Port Master is satisfied that the pleasure craft is fit for private use; or
(B)refuse to grant a licence.
(5)  The Port Master may at any time —
(a)vary or revoke any existing condition of a licence; or
(b)impose any additional condition on a licence,
and any such variation or revocation of a condition of a licence or imposition of an additional condition on a licence is to be endorsed on the licence.
Annual and bi-annual surveys of pleasure craft licensed for commercial use
6A.—(1)  Where a pleasure craft has been licensed for commercial use, the Port Master may require the owner of the pleasure craft to bring the pleasure craft to such place as the Port Master may specify for an annual survey or a bi-annual survey, as the Port Master may determine.
(2)  An annual survey or a bi-annual survey shall —
(a)be conducted by a recognised surveyor in accordance with such requirements as the Port Master may specify from time to time; and
(b)include an examination of the pleasure craft, its machinery, fittings, equipment and appliances to ensure that they are maintained in conformity with the requirements of the Second Schedule so that the pleasure craft remains, in all respects, fit to proceed to sea without danger to the pleasure craft or to persons on board.
(3)  A bi-annual survey shall include —
(a)the requirements of an annual survey set out in paragraph (2)(a) and (b); and
(b)an inspection by a recognised surveyor of the outside of the bottom of the hull of the pleasure craft in a drydock or on a slipway.”.
Amendment of regulation 8
5.  Regulation 8 of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting paragraph (2) and substituting the following paragraphs:
(2)  The licence number referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prefixed with the letters —
(a)“SZH” in the case of a pleasure craft for commercial use; and
(b)“SZ” in the case of a pleasure craft for private use.
(3)  A pleasure craft that is licensed for private use shall not be offered for or engaged in any commercial use.”.
Amendment of regulation 9
6.  Regulation 9(1) of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words “First Schedule” and substituting the words “Third Schedule”.
Amendment of regulation 19
7.  Regulation 19 of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting paragraph (2) and substituting the following paragraphs:
(2)  Upon any alteration as is referred to in paragraph (1) being made to a pleasure craft, the owner, master or person-in-charge of the pleasure craft shall —
(a)immediately produce to the Port Master for inspection the licence that has been granted in respect of the pleasure craft;
(b)where the pleasure craft is licensed for private use, produce the pleasure craft to the Port Master for inspection as soon as is practicable at such place as the Port Master may specify; and
(c)where the pleasure craft is licensed for commercial use, cause the pleasure craft to be surveyed as soon as is practicable by a recognised surveyor.
(3)  The survey referred to in paragraph (2)(c) shall be general or partial according to the extent of the alteration so as to ensure that the pleasure craft remains, in all respects, fit to proceed to sea without danger to the pleasure craft or to persons on board.”.
Amendment of regulation 20
8.  Regulation 20 of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting paragraph (2) and substituting the following paragraphs:
(2)  For the purposes of paragraph (1), damage includes any damage which affects the safety of the pleasure craft.
(3)  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft shall, as soon as is practicable, after the occurrence of any of the events referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) —
(a)surrender the licence that has been granted in respect of the pleasure craft;
(b)where the pleasure craft is licensed for private use, produce the pleasure craft to the Port Master for inspection, if so required by the Port Master; and
(c)where the pleasure craft is licensed for commercial use, cause the pleasure craft to be surveyed by a recognised surveyor, if so required by the Port Master.
(4)  The survey referred to in paragraph (3)(c) shall be general or partial according to the extent of the damage so as to ensure that the pleasure craft remains, in all respects, fit to proceed to sea without danger to the pleasure craft or to persons on board.”.
Deletion and substitution of regulation 21
9.  Regulation 21 of the principal Regulations is deleted and the following regulation substituted therefor:
Pleasure craft to be produced for inspection
21.  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft shall, at all reasonable times on demand by the Port Master, produce to the Port Master for inspection the licence that has been granted in respect of the pleasure craft and —
(a)where the pleasure craft is licensed for private use, produce the pleasure craft to the Port Master for inspection, if so required by the Port Master; or
(b)where the pleasure craft is licensed for commercial use, cause the pleasure craft to be surveyed by a recognised surveyor, if so required by the Port Master.”.
Deletion and substitution of heading to Part III
10.  Part III of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting the heading and substituting the following heading:
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
FOR PLEASURE CRAFT”.
Deletion and substitution of regulations 23 and 24
11.  Regulations 23 and 24 of the principal Regulations are deleted and the following regulations substituted therefor:
Safety requirements for pleasure craft licensed for commercial use
23.—(1)  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft which is licensed for commercial use and which has a carrying capacity of less than 60 persons shall ensure the pleasure craft satisfies the safety requirements set out in the Second Schedule.
(2)  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft which is licensed for commercial use and which has a carrying capacity of 60 persons or more shall ensure the pleasure craft satisfies the safety requirements set out in Parts II to V of the Merchant Shipping (Special Limits Passenger Ships) Safety Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 8).
Safety requirements for pleasure craft licensed for private use
24.—(1)  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft which is licensed for private use and which has a carrying capacity of less than 60 persons shall ensure the pleasure craft satisfies the safety requirements set out in the Fourth Schedule.
(2)  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft which is licensed for private use and which has a carrying capacity of 60 persons or more shall ensure the pleasure craft satisfies such safety requirements as the Port Master may specify from time to time.
(3)  The Port Master may publish the safety requirements specified by him under paragraph (2) in the manner he thinks fit.”.
New regulation 26A and Part IIIA
12.  The principal Regulations are amended by inserting, immediately after regulation 26, the following regulation and Part:
Part not to apply to personal watercraft
26A.  This Part shall not apply to a personal watercraft.
PART IIIA
MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Class of pleasure craft driving licence to be held by master
26B.  The owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft shall not permit a person to drive a powered pleasure craft unless such person —
(a)holds the appropriate class of pleasure craft driving licence as specified in the Fifth Schedule; or
(b)is permitted by the Port Master under regulation 28(3) in any particular case to drive a powered pleasure craft without holding the appropriate class of pleasure craft driving licence as specified in the Fifth Schedule.
Qualifications of engine room officers
26C.—(1)  The engine room of every powered pleasure craft shall be manned only by persons who hold such qualifications as may be recognised by the Port Master.
(2)  The Port Master may publish the qualifications recognised by him under paragraph (1) in such manner as he thinks fit.”.
Amendment of regulation 27
13.  Regulation 27 of the principal Regulations is amended by deleting the words “a licence” in the definition of “driving licence” and substituting the words “a powered pleasure craft driving licence or an advanced powered pleasure craft driving licence”.
Amendment of regulation 28
14.  Regulation 28 of the principal Regulations is amended —
(a)by deleting the words “is the holder of a valid driving licence granted under this Part” in paragraph (1) and substituting the words “holds the appropriate class of pleasure craft driving licence as specified in the Fifth Schedule”; and
(b)by inserting, immediately after paragraph (2), the following paragraphs:
(3)  The Port Master may, in any particular case, permit any person to drive a powered pleasure craft otherwise than in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (1) if such person is able to produce documentary and other evidence to the satisfaction of the Port Master that he is competent to drive a powered pleasure craft.
(4)  The Port Master may, in granting his permission under paragraph (3), impose such terms and conditions as he thinks fit.”.
Deletion and substitution of regulation 29
15.  Regulation 29 of the principal Regulations is deleted and the following regulation substituted therefor:
Grant of driving licence
29.  A powered pleasure craft driving licence or an advanced powered pleasure craft driving licence shall be granted by the Port Master to a candidate who has passed the requisite examination and upon the payment of such fee as the Port Master may determine.”.
Amendment of regulation 31
16.  Regulation 31 of the principal Regulations is amended —
(a)by deleting paragraph (1) and substituting the following paragraph:
(1)  In order to qualify as a candidate for an examination to obtain a powered pleasure craft driving licence, a person must —
(a)be at least 16 years of age;
(b)have successfully completed an approved course in the handling of a powered pleasure craft conducted by an Institution, or a body, a club or an association recognised for this purpose by the Port Master, including such assessments on the person’s knowledge of local conditions as may be required by the Port Master; and
(c)produce a valid certificate by a medical practitioner certifying that the person has passed a sight test and is not physically handicapped.”; and
(b)by inserting, immediately after paragraph (2), the following paragraph:
(3)  The holder of a powered pleasure craft driving licence may qualify as a candidate for an examination to obtain an advanced powered pleasure craft driving licence if he has successfully completed an approved course in the handling of a powered pleasure craft conducted by an Institution, or a body, a club or an association recognised for this purpose by the Port Master.”.
New Part IVA
17.  The principal Regulations are amended by inserting, immediately after regulation 44, the following Part:
PART IVA
CARRYING CAPACITY
Number of persons to be carried on pleasure craft
44A.  No owner, master or person-in-charge of a pleasure craft shall cause or permit the pleasure craft to carry a greater number of persons than its carrying capacity as specified in the Sixth Schedule.”.
New regulation 48A
18.  The principal Regulations are amended by inserting, immediately after regulation 48, the following regulation:
Use of personal watercraft
48A.—(1)  The operator of a personal watercraft equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch shall attach the lanyard to his person, clothing or life jacket.
(2)  No person shall operate or cause or permit a personal watercraft to be operated after sunset or before sunrise.”.
New regulation 53A
19.  The principal Regulations are amended by inserting, immediately after regulation 53, the following regulation:
Revocation of permission
53A.  If a person to whom the Port Master has granted any permission under these Regulations —
(a)has, in or in connection with any application by him for such permission or an extension thereof, made any false or fraudulent declaration or representation;
(b)has contravened or failed to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or any regulations made thereunder;
(c)has committed an offence under the Act or any regulations made thereunder;
(d)has contravened or failed to comply with any of the terms and conditions imposed by the Port Master in granting such permission; or
(e)is, in the opinion of the Port Master, for some other reason unfit to continue being granted such permission,
the Port Master may revoke his permission.”.
Amendment of regulation 54
20.  Regulation 54 of the principal Regulations is amended —
(a)by deleting the words “regulation 3, 11, 12(1), 13, 14, 16(2), 18, 19, 20(1), 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 41, 46(1), 50 or 53” and substituting the words “regulation 3, 6(1), 6A(1), 8(3), 11, 12(1), 13, 14(1), 16(2), 18, 19(1) or (2), 20(1) or (3), 21, 23(1) or (2), 24(1) or (2), 25, 26B, 26C(1), 28(1) or (2), 41, 44A, 46(1), 48A(1) or (2), 50 or 53”; and
(b)by inserting, immediately after the words “any licence”, the words “or permission”.
New First and Second Schedules
21.  The principal Regulations are amended by inserting, immediately after regulation 55, the following Schedules:
FIRST SCHEDULE
Regulation 2(1)
Simplified Tonnage Measurement Method
Application
1.  The following simplified method of measurement shall be used for pleasure craft which are less than 24 metres in load line length, and of normal proportions and form. The Port Master’s determination of whether a pleasure craft is of normal proportions and form shall be conclusive.
Definitions
2.  In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires —
“Breadth (B)” means the maximum width of the pleasure craft, excluding rub rails and deck caps, measured in metres from the outside of the hull on one side to the outside of the hull on the other side of the pleasure craft.
“Depth (D)” means the maximum depth of the pleasure craft measured in metres vertically from the top of the deck at the side to the underside of the hull where it meets the keel or to the point where the projected line of the bottom intersects the pleasure craft’s centreline.
“Length (L)” means the distance in metres measured along the main deck at the centreline of the pleasure craft from the fore side of the hull to the aft side of the transom. Bowsprits, stern mounted diving platforms, and other appendages that do not contribute to the volume of the pleasure craft are not to be included in this measurement.
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Measurements
3.—(1)  All measurements shall be made in accordance with the following paragraphs:
(a)All lengths and depths shall be measured in a vertical plane at centreline.
(b)All breadths shall be measured in a line at right angles to that plane.
(c)All dimensions shall be expressed in metres.
(2)  For multihull pleasure craft, each hull shall be measured separately for overall length, breadth, and depth and the pleasure craft as a whole shall be measured.
Deck Structures
4.—(1)  If deck structures are excessive in size, the gross tonnage shall be calculated by adding the principal deck structure tonnage to the gross tonnage(s) of the pleasure craft’s hull(s).
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(2)  For the purpose of paragraph (1), deck structures are considered excessive in size if the tonnage of the principal deck structure calculated using the formula below is equal to or exceeds the gross tonnage(s) of the pleasure craft’s hull(s).
PRINCIPAL DECK STRUCTURE TONNAGE = L x B x D/2.831
Calculations
5.  The gross tonnage of the following types of hulls shall be calculated as follows:
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Multihull Pleasure Craft
6.  The gross tonnage of a multihull pleasure craft shall be the sum of the gross tonnage of each hull as calculated using the formulas listed above. For example:
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SECOND SCHEDULE
Regulations 6(4)(a)(ii)(A), 6A(2)(b) and 23(1)
Safety Requirements for Pleasure Craft
Licensed for Commercial Use
Part A — General
Fitness for Service
1.  The strength, structure, arrangements, materials, main and auxiliary machinery and electrical installations of the pleasure craft shall be fit for the service for which it is intended.
Hull Construction
2.—(1)  The hull of the pleasure craft shall —
(a)provide structural strength adequate for its intended service;
(b)maintain adequate freeboard and stability; and
(c)prevent the ready ingress of sea water.
(2)  Bulwarks, guard or hand rails or equivalent protection or fixing shall be installed near the periphery of weather decks accessible to any person on board the pleasure craft.
(3)  An enclosed space shall be provided with suitable ventilation and lighting.
Bilge Pumping
3.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with a bilge pumping system.
(2)  Efficient means shall be provided whereby water may easily flow to the suction pipes.
(3)  The bilge pumping system provided shall be such that water entering any part of the hull, other than a space permanently appropriated for the carriage of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel, and for which other efficient means of pumping or drainage are provided, can be pumped out through at least one suction pipe when the pleasure craft is on even keel or is listed not more than 10 degrees either way.
(4)  A pleasure craft which is more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres in load line length shall be provided with a powered or hand pump and bailers adequate to drain any compartment. The capacity of the pump shall not be less than 1.8 cubic metres per hour.
(5)  A pleasure craft which is 24 metres or more in load line length shall be provided with a powered bilge pump and a hand pump. The capacity of the power pump shall not be less than 11 cubic metres per hour and the hand pump, 1.8 cubic metres per hour.
(6)  The location of pumps, their individual power supplies and controls, including those for bilge valves, shall be such that in the event of any one compartment being flooded, another pump in a separate compartment is available to control progressive flooding to other compartments.
Part B — Stability
Elements of Stability
4.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall undergo an inclining experiment to assess her lightship weight, vertical centre of gravity and longitudinal centre of gravity.
(2)  The inclining experiment shall be conducted by or in the presence of a recognised surveyor, in accordance with such standards, and using such test procedures as may be approved by the Port Master.
(3)  The Port Master may publish any approved standards and test procedures in such manner as he thinks fit.
(4)  A pleasure craft which undergoes a major refit or alteration shall undergo an inclining experiment to have her lightship weight, vertical centre of gravity and longitudinal centre of gravity re-assessed.
Stability Documents
5.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall carry onboard a stability information booklet.
(2)  A stability information booklet shall contain the following information in relation to that pleasure craft —
(a)her damage stability, where the same is required to be assessed under this Part;
(b)her lightship weight, vertical centre of gravity and longitudinal centre of gravity;
(c)her stability in fully loaded departure condition, with full stores, fuel, and potable freshwater and with the full number of crew and other persons with their luggage;
(d)her stability in fully loaded arrival condition, with full number of crew and other persons and their luggage, but with only 10 percent stores and fuel remaining.
Intact Stability
6.—(1)  Subject to paragraph (2), the pleasure craft shall satisfy the stability criteria set out in Resolution A.749(18) adopted by the International Maritime Organization and any amendment thereto which has come into force and has been accepted by the Government.
(2)  Where the pleasure craft cannot meet the requirements of paragraph (1), its curves of statical stability shall meet the following criteria:
(a)the area under the righting lever curve (GZ curve) shall not be less than 0.07 metre-radians up to 15° angle of heel, when maximum GZ occurs at 15°, and 0.055 metre-radians up to 30° angle of heel, when maximum GZ occurs at 30° or above. Where the maximum GZ occurs at angles of between 15° and 30°, the corresponding area under the GZ curve, Areq shall be taken as follows:
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(b)the area under the GZ curve between the angles of heels of 30° and 40° or between 30° and the angle of downflooding if this is less than 40°, shall not be less than 0.03 metre-radians;
(c)the righting lever (GZ) shall be at least 0.20 metres at an angle of heel equal to or greater than 30°;
(d)the maximum GZ shall occur at an angle of heel not less than 15°;
(e)after correction for the free surface effects, the initial metacentric height (GM) shall not be less than 0.15 metres.
Damage Stability
7.—(1)  Subject to paragraph (5), the pleasure craft shall have her damage stability assessed by calculation.
(2)  The damage stability of the pleasure craft shall meet such criteria as may be determined by the Port Master.
(3)  The Port Master may publish the criteria for damage stability in such manner as he thinks fit.
(4)  A pleasure craft which undergoes a major refit or alteration shall have her damage stability re-assessed.
(5)  Nothing in this paragraph applies to a pleasure craft of less than 500 GT, whose freeboard is greater than the minimum required under this Part.
Freeboard
8.—(1)  When a pleasure craft is loaded with weights representing its full carrying capacity, at 65 kilogrammes for each person, and with all the necessary fuel on board, the clear height of the top deck at the side or top of the gunwale or covering board, as the case may be, above water at the lowest point, shall not be less than 0.40 metres where the pleasure craft is less than or equal to 6 metres in load line length.
(2)  Where a pleasure craft is more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres in load line length, the minimum height above water for that pleasure craft shall be determined by linear interpolation between the reference values of 0.4 metres as the beginning point and 0.20 metres as the end point.
(3)  Where a pleasure craft is 24 metres or more in load line length, the minimum height above water for that pleasure craft shall be determined in accordance with Table 28.2 in the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 5) for “Type B” ships, with appropriate corrections as set out in Chapter III of those Regulations.
Freeboard mark
9.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be marked with a mark denoting her freeboard, positioned amidships along her load line length, on the port and starboard side of her hull.
(2)  The mark shall be permanent, and if painted, shall be painted in a waterproof paint.
(3)  The mark shall be of a colour that makes a distinct contrast with the colour of the hull.
Recesses
10.—(1)  Any recess in the weather deck of a pleasure craft shall be of weathertight construction and shall be self-draining under all normal conditions of heel and trim of the pleasure craft.
(2)  For the purposes of paragraph (1), “weathertight”, in relation to a pleasure craft, means a pleasure craft that is capable of preventing the admission of a significant quantity of water into the pleasure craft, when subject to a hose test.
Watertight Integrity
11.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with efficient means to prevent the accidental admission of water into the pleasure craft through any opening in each side of the pleasure craft.
(2)  A sidescuttle fitted below deck shall be watertight and fit for its purpose having regard to its position in the pleasure craft.
Part C — Machinery Installations
Machinery
12.—(1)  The arrangements, materials and workmanship of the main and auxiliary machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances of the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the pleasure craft is intended; and
(b)installed in such manner as to provide maximum safety to persons on board.
(2)  A flame trap or air filter shall be fitted to the air intake of any engine.
Electrical Installations
13.  The electrical equipment and installations of the pleasure craft shall be of such design and construction that the pleasure craft and all persons on board are protected against electrical hazards.
Propulsion
14.  The pleasure craft shall be fitted with means for self-propulsion.
Steering gear
15.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with an effective main steering gear and an emergency steering gear.
(2)  For the purpose of paragraph (1), an effective main steering gear shall mean —
(a)one of adequate strength and sufficient to steer the pleasure craft at the maximum service speed; and
(b)capable of putting the rudder over from 35 degrees on one side to 35 degrees on the other side with the pleasure craft running ahead at maximum service speed.
(3)  The emergency steering gear shall meet such criteria as may be determined by the Port Master.
(4)  The Port Master may publish the criteria for emergency steering gear in such manner as he thinks fit.
Part D — Fire Safety
Stowage of gasoline and other highly flammable liquids
16.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with means to safely carry gasoline and other highly flammable liquids in hand portable containers or tanks.
(2)  Unless otherwise approved by the Port Master, the means of carriage provided shall be of one of the following types —
(a)recessed stowage with overboard chutes;
(b)lockers on deck, fully ventilated with fixed fire suppression system; or
(c)internal lockers with fixed fire suppression system.
(3)  Containers used for the carriage of flammable liquids shall be —
(a)constructed to a recognised safety standard appropriate to its contents; and
(b)clearly marked to indicate its contents.
Fire Control Plans
17.—(1)  A fire control general arrangement plan shall be permanently exhibited on a pleasure craft.
(2)  The plan shall adequately show and describe in English the principal fire prevention and protection equipment and materials.
(3)  Symbols used on the plan shall comply with recognised international standards set out in Resolution A.654(16) adopted by the International Maritime Organization and any amendment thereto which has come into force and has been accepted by the Government.
Fuel tanks
18.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with means to isolate any source of fuel that may feed a fire in an engine space.
(2)  Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the pleasure craft shall be provided with a fuel shut-off valve, which shall be —
(a)capable of being closed from a position outside the engine space; and
(b)fitted as close as possible to the fuel tanks.
(3)  Fuel tanks and associated pipes and fittings shall be located to reduce to a minimum the risk of fire or explosion.
(4)  All fuel tank joints and seams shall be efficiently welded, brazed or close riveted.
Means of Escape
19.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with readily accessible means of escape from all enclosed spaces.
(2)  Such means of escape shall be sufficient in number and width, having regard to the number of persons who may be in the enclosed spaces.
Open Flame Gas Appliances
20.  Any open flame gas appliance provided onboard for cooking, heating or any other purpose shall comply with the requirements of ISO 10239 or such equivalent standards as the Port Master may recognise.
Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System
21.  The pleasure craft shall be provided with a fire detection and fire alarm system of a type approved by the Port Master.
Part E — Radio and Navigational Equipment
Radio Communication
22.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with a VHF radio capable of transmitting and receiving in the International Maritime Mobile VHF Radiocommunication Service in the 156 – 174 MHz Band or such channel as may be specified by the Port Master from time to time.
(2)  The VHF radio shall be mounted, or placed, in an easily accessible position on the wheelhouse.
Navigational Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals
23.  The pleasure craft shall exhibit such lights and shapes required for its type and size as prescribed by COLREGS, and such signals as required by COLREGS.
Navigational Equipment and Publications
24.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with the following equipment —
(a)an efficient magnetic compass;
(b)an echo sounder;
(c)an electronic navigational positioning system;
(d)a rudder angle indicator; and
(e)a signalling lamp.
(2)  The pleasure craft shall carry either an up-to-date GSP1 chart or a small craft chart portfolio.
Anchors, Chain Cables and Windlass
25.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with at least one anchor and chain cable or its equivalent as are sufficient in weight, length and strength having regard to the size of the pleasure craft.
(2)  A windlass shall be provided for hauling in the anchor if the weight of anchor exceeds 15 kilogrammes.
Part F — Accommodation
Accommodation to be of an adequate standard
26.  The pleasure craft shall be provided with accommodation of an adequate standard to ensure the comfort, recreation, health and safety of all persons on board.
Access and Escape Arrangements
27.  The arrangement of the hull shall be such that all underdeck compartments are provided with a satisfactory means of escape.
Lighting
28.  Any space for the use of persons on board the pleasure craft shall be properly and adequately lit.
Ventilation
29.—(1)  Effective means of ventilation shall be provided to all enclosed spaces that are accessible to persons on board.
(2)  Mechanical ventilation shall be provided to all accommodation spaces.
(3)  A pleasure craft shall be provided with mechanical ventilation capable of providing 6 changes of air per hour, when all accesses and other openings (other than ventilation intakes) to the spaces are closed.
PART G — PROVISION OF LIFE-Saving Appliances
Approval of Life-Saving Appliances
30.  All life-saving appliances and equipment prescribed in this Part shall either —
(a)be of a type approved by the Port Master; or
(b)conform to the International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.48 (66) and approved by a competent authority of any State party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended or a classification society on behalf of or authorised by that competent authority.
Lifebuoys
31.—(1)  All buoyant lifelines carried on the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)attached to a lifebuoy; and
(b)placed in the proximity of the side of the pleasure craft.
(2)  Lifebuoys shall be marked on both sides with the licence number of the pleasure craft on which they are carried.
(3)  Lifebuoys shall be distributed on both sides of the pleasure craft and placed in racks unsecured to allow them to float-free.
Handflares
32.—(1)  An open pleasure craft propelled by machinery shall have or be provided with 3 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container.
(2)  A partially or fully decked pleasure craft shall have or be provided with 6 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container.
Replacement of life-saving appliances
33.  Where a life-saving appliance on the pleasure craft is marked with an expiry date, the appliance shall be replaced on or before that date.
Operational readiness of life-saving appliances
34.—(1)  A life-saving appliance carried on board the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)kept in good working order;
(b)ready for immediate use; and
(c)placed in an easily accessible position.
(2)  All lifejackets shall be —
(a)stowed in racks or under seats;
(b)clearly marked; and
(c)evenly distributed according to the disposition of persons on board.
Scale of Life-saving Appliances
35.—(1)  A pleasure craft with a carrying capacity of up to 12 persons operating within the port limits shall be equipped with life-saving appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Length overall (L) in metres
Life-Saving Appliances
Quantity
All lengths
Lifejacket
1 per person carried on board *
All lengths
Lifebuoy
1 per every 4 persons carried on board with a minimum of at least 1
(L)<12
Buoyant lifeline
1 of minimum length of at least 30 metres
(L) = 12
2, each with a minimum length of at least 30 metres
Note: (*) In addition to the specified number of life-jackets, the pleasure craft shall provide an additional number of life-jackets which is not less than 25% of the pleasure craft’s carrying capacity.
(2)  A pleasure craft with a carrying capacity of more than 12 persons operating within the port limits shall be equipped with life-saving appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Length overall (L) in metres
Life-Saving Appliances
Quantity
All lengths
Lifejacket
1 per person carried on board*
(L)<12
Lifebuoy
2
12 = (L)<15
4
15 = (L)<18
6
1 for craft(L)<12
Buoyant lifeline
1 of minimum length of at least 30 metres
2 for craft(L) = 12
2, each with a minimum length of at least 30 metres
Note: (*) In addition to the specified number of life-jackets, the pleasure craft shall provide an additional number of life-jackets which is not less than 25% of the pleasure craft’s carrying capacity.
PART H — FIRE-Fighting and other Appliances
and Equipment
General Requirements
36.  All fire-fighting appliances and equipment specified in this Part shall either —
(a)be of a type approved by the Port Master; or
(b)be of a type approved by a competent authority of any State party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, or a classification society on behalf of or authorised by that competent authority in accordance with the recommendations of the International Maritime Organization.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
37.—(1)  Each portable fire extinguisher carried onboard the pleasure craft shall have the following minimum fire-extinguishing capabilities based on the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Type of Portable Fire Extinguisher
 
Length overall in metres < 9
9< Length overall in metres <15
Length overall in metres > 15
Foam, water (litres)
 
2.8
4.6
9
CO2 (kg)
 
1
1.5
3
Dry-Powder (kg)
 
1.4
2.3
4.5
(2)  Portable fire extinguishers employed for use against electrical fires including those arising from switchboards, control panels and batteries shall be of a type suitable for electrical fires such as dry-powder or CO2 fire extinguishers.
(3)  Portable fire extinguishers shall be suitably distributed throughout all protected spaces in the pleasure craft with at least one stowed near the entrance inside that space.
(4)  CO2 fire extinguishers shall not be used in a confined space within the pleasure craft.
Fire Pumps
38.—(1)  The source of power (if any) and sea connection of emergency fire pumps (if any) installed on the pleasure craft shall not be situated in the same compartment as the main fire pump (if any). The emergency fire pump (if any), sea suction and other valves shall be operable from outside the compartment containing the main fire pump (if any) and in a position not likely to be cut off by fire in that compartment.
(2)  A manually operated pump installed on pleasure craft shall be capable of producing a jet of water having a sufficient throw.
Hydrants, Hoses, Nozzles
39.—(1)  Fire hydrants installed on the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)positioned to allow at least one jet of water from a single length of fire hose to reach any part of the pleasure craft normally accessible during navigation; and
(b)capable of delivering one jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 m which can be directed on to any part of the pleasure craft.
(2)  Where only one hydrant is provided for the engine room it shall be located outside that space and near the entrance.
(3)  All nozzles shall be appropriate to the delivery capacity of the fire pumps fitted and shall have a diameter of at least 10 millimetres.
Ready availability and maintenance of appliances
40.  A fire-fighting apparatus carried on board the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)kept in good working order;
(b)ready for immediate use;
(c)placed in an easily accessible position; and
(d)inspected at intervals of not more than 12 months.
Scale of Fire-Fighting Appliances
41.—(1)  A pleasure craft below 75 metres in overall length with a carrying capacity of up to 12 persons operating within the port limits shall be equipped with fire-fighting appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Description of craft
Length overall in metres < 12
12 < Length
overall in
metres < 24
24 < Length overall in metres < 75
Type of fire fighting apparatus
 
Portable fire
extinguisher
To be located in passenger accommodation space
1 per deck
1 per deck
2 per deck
 
To be located in wheel house
1
1
1
 
To be located in galley
1
1
1
 
To be located in engine control room
1
1
1
 
To be located in engine room
2
3
4
Fire bucket with lanyard
1
2
3
Main fire pump
power
Either 1 power or 1 manual
Either 1 power or 1 manual
1
 
manual
 
 
1
Emergency fire pump
power
NA
NA
Either 1 power or 1 manual
 
manual
NA
NA
 
Hydrant
NA
Such numbers as required by a recognised surveyor during any survey or inspection
Hose
NA
1
2
Nozzle
jet
NA
1
2
 
spray
NA
NA
1
Fireman’s axe
NA
NA
1
(2)  A pleasure craft below 75 metres in overall length with a carrying capacity of more than 12 persons operating within the port limits shall be equipped with the following fire-fighting appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Description of craft
Length overall in metres < 15
15 < Length overall in metres < 24
24 < Length overall in metres < 60
60 < Length overall in metres < 75
Type and quantity of fire fighting apparatus
 
 
 
 
Portable fire
extinguisher
To be located in passenger accommodation space
1 per deck (minimum 2)
1 per deck (minimum 2)
1 within not more than 10m walking distance, but at least 2 per deck
1 within not more than 10m walking distance, but at least 2 per deck
To be located in wheel house
1
1
1
1
To be located in galley
1
1
1
1
To be located in engine control room
1
1
1
1
To be located in engine room
3
4
1 per 750 kW or part thereof of the power output of the engine and electric motor, but in all cases at least 3 and not more than 6 in each engine room
1 per 750 kW or part thereof of the power output of the engine and electric motor, but in all cases at least 3 and not more than 6 in each engine room
Main fire pump
power
NA
Either 1 power or 1 manual
1
1
 
manual
NA
1
1
Emergency fire pump
power
NA
NA
Either 1 power or 1 manual
Either 1 power or 1 manual
 
manual
NA
NA
Hydrant
1
1
1 for each pump(1)
1 for each pump(1)
Hose
1
1
1 for each pump(1)
1 for each pump(1)
Nozzle
jet
1
1
1 for each pump(1)
1 for each pump(1)
 
spray
1
1
1 for each pump(1)
1 for each pump(1)
Fireman’s axe
NA
NA
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Notes:
(1) Pleasure craft of 24 metres or more in length shall be provided with the following additional fire-fighting appliances:
(a) 1 hydrant per engine room; and
(b) 1 spray nozzle per deck and 1 per engine room.
(3)  The Port Master may determine the number, type and location of installation of fire-fighting appliances and equipment for pleasure craft with a length overall of 75 metres and above.”.
Renaming of First Schedule
22.  The principal Regulations are amended by renaming the existing First Schedule as the Third Schedule.
Deletion of Second and Third Schedules and new Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Schedules
23.  The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the existing Second and Third Schedules and substituting the following Schedules:
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Regulation 24(1)
Safety Requirements for Pleasure Craft
Licensed for Private Use
Part A — Radio and Navigational Equipment
Radio Communication
1.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with a VHF radio capable of transmitting and receiving in the International Maritime Mobile VHF Radiocommunication Service in the 156– 174 MHz Band or such channel as may be specified by the Port Master from time to time.
(2)  The VHF radio shall be mounted, or placed, in an easily accessible position on the wheelhouse.
Navigational Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals
2.  The pleasure craft shall exhibit such lights and shapes required for its type and size as prescribed by COLREGS; and such signals as required by COLREGS.
Navigational Equipment and Publications
3.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with suitable navigational equipment for operation within the port limits.
(2)  The pleasure craft shall carry either an up-to-date GSP1 chart or a small craft chart portfolio.
Anchors, Chain Cables and Windlass
4.—(1)  The pleasure craft shall be provided with at least one anchor and chain cable or its equivalent as are sufficient in weight, length and strength having regard to the size of the pleasure craft.
(2)  A windlass shall be provided for hauling in the anchor if the weight of anchor exceeds 15 kilogrammes.
Part B — Provision of Life-saving Appliances
Approval of Life-Saving Appliances
5.  All life-saving appliances and equipment prescribed in this Part shall either —
(a)be of a type approved by the Port Master; or
(b)conform to the International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.48 (66) and approved by a competent authority of any State party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, or a classification society on behalf of or authorized by that competent authority.
Lifebuoys
6.—(1)  All buoyant lifelines carried on the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)attached to a lifebuoy; and
(b)placed in the proximity of the side of the pleasure craft.
(2)  Lifebuoys shall be marked on both sides with the licence number of the pleasure craft on which they are carried.
(3)  Lifebuoys shall be distributed on both sides of the pleasure craft and placed in racks unsecured to allow them to float-free.
Handflares
7.—(1)  An open pleasure craft propelled by machinery shall have or be provided with 3 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container.
(2)  A partially or fully decked pleasure craft shall have or be provided with 6 handflares stored in a suitable watertight container.
Replacement of life-saving appliances
8.  Where a life-saving appliance on the pleasure craft is marked with an expiry date, the appliance shall be replaced on or before that date.
Operational readiness of life-saving appliances
9.—(1)  A life-saving appliance carried on board the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)kept in good working order;
(b)ready for immediate use; and
(c)placed in an easily accessible position.
(2)  All lifejackets shall be —
(a)stowed in racks or under seats;
(b)clearly marked; and
(c)evenly distributed according to the disposition of persons on board.
Scale of Life-saving Appliances
10.  Pleasure craft operating within the port limits shall be equipped with life-saving appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Length overall (L) in metres
Life-Saving Appliance
Quantity
All lengths
Lifejacket
1 per person carried on board
(L)<12
Lifebuoy
1
12< (L)<21
2
21< (L)<37
4
(L) >37
6
(L)<21
Buoyant lifeline
1 of minimum length of at least 18 metres
(L) > 21
1 of minimum length of at least 27.3 metres
Part C — Fire-fighting and
Other Appliances and Equipment
General Requirements
11.  All fire-fighting appliances and equipment specified in this Part shall either —
(a)be of a type approved by the Port Master; or
(b)be of a type approved by a competent authority of any State party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended or a classification society on behalf of or authorized by that competent authority in accordance with the recommendations of the International Maritime Organization.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
12.—(1)  Each portable fire extinguisher carried on the pleasure craft shall have the following minimum fire-extinguishing capabilities based on the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Type of Portable Fire Extinguisher
Length overall in metres < 9
9< Length overall in metres <15
Length overall in metres > 15
Foam, water (litres)
2.8
4.6
9
CO2 (kg)
1
1.5
3
Dry-Powder (kg)
1.4
2.3
4.5
(2)  Portable fire extinguishers employed against electrical fires including those arising from switchboards, control panels and batteries shall be of a type suitable for electrical fires such as dry-powder or CO2 fire extinguishers.
(3)  Portable fire extinguishers shall be suitably distributed throughout all protected spaces in pleasure craft with at least one stowed near the entrance inside that space.
(4)  CO2 fire extinguishers shall not be used in a confined space within the pleasure craft.
Fire Pumps
13.—(1)  The source of power (if any) and sea connection of emergency fire pumps installed on the pleasure craft shall not be situated in the same compartment as the main fire pump.
(2)  A manually operated pump installed on the pleasure craft shall be capable of producing a jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres from its nozzle.
Hydrants, Hoses, Nozzles
14.—(1)  Fire hydrants installed on the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)positioned to allow at least one jet of water from a single length of fire hose to reach any part of the pleasure craft normally accessible during navigation; and
(b)capable of delivering one jet of water having a throw of not less than 6 metres which can be directed on to any part of the vessel.
(2)  Where only one hydrant is provided for the engine room it shall be located outside that space and near the entrance.
(3)  All nozzles shall be appropriate to the delivery capacity of the fire pumps fitted and shall have a diameter of at least 10 millimetres.
Ready availability and maintenance of appliances
15.  Fire-fighting apparatus carried on board the pleasure craft shall be —
(a)kept in good working order;
(b)ready for immediate use;
(c)placed in an easily accessible position; and
(d)inspected at intervals of not more than 12 months.
Scale of Fire-Fighting Appliances
16.  The pleasure craft shall be equipped with fire-fighting appliances according to the length of the pleasure craft as specified in the following table:
Description of craft
Length overall in metres < 5.5
5.5 Length overall in metres < 9
9 < Length overall in metres < 15
9 < Length overall in metres < 15 with engine room (3)
15 Length overall in metres < 24
15 Length overall in metres < 24 with engine room(3)
Length overall in metres > 24
Length overall in metres > 24 with engine room (3)
Type and quantity of fire fighting apparatus
 
 
Portable dry-powder or equivalent foam, water or CO2 fire extinguisher
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fire extinguisher to be placed in engine room(3)
NA
NA
NA
2(1)
NA
2(1)
NA
2(1)
Fire bucket with lanyard(2)
1 (or 1 bailer)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Main fire pump
Power
NA
NA
NA
NA
Either 1 power or 1 manual
Either 1 power or 1 manual
1
1
Manual
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Emergency fire pump
Power
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Either 1 power or 1 manual
Either 1 power or 1 manual
 
Manual
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
 
 
Hydrant
NA
NA
NA
NA
Such numbers as required by a recognised surveyor during any survey or inspection
Hose
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
1
2
2
Nozzle
Jet
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
1
2
2
 
Spray
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
1
Fireman’s axe
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
1
Notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Where engine room houses internal combustion type machinery having in aggregate, a total power output of not less than 375 kW.
(2) Fire buckets may be substituted by an equal number of portable dry-powder fire extinguisher outside the engine room.
(3) For pleasure craft with engine rooms only.
FIFTH SCHEDULE
Regulations 26B(a) and 28(1)
Classes of Pleasure Craft Driving Licences
Length
< 24m
> 24m
Class of Pleasure Craft Driving Licence Required
Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence
Advanced Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence
SIXTH SCHEDULE
Regulation 44A
Carrying Capacity
The carrying capacity of a pleasure craft means the maximum number of passengers and crew that the pleasure craft may carry in sheltered waters, as specified in a builder’s certificate recognised by the Port Master, or, if none, as determined by the Port Master in accordance with the following formula:
Carrying capacity = 12 + (Length x Length x Breadth x 0.0031)
In the case of a personal watercraft, the carrying capacity shall be 2, unless otherwise approved by the Port Master.”.
Saving in respect of pleasure craft licensed before 1st December 2010
24.  Where a licence for a pleasure craft has been granted under regulation 6 of the principal Regulations before 1st December 2010 and the licence remains in force immediately before that date, these Regulations shall apply to that pleasure craft only with effect from 1st June 2011.
[G.N. Nos. S 401/2001; S94/2003; S 560/2005; S 133/2009]
Made this 26th day of November 2010.
LUCIEN WONG
Chairman,
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
[MPA 46/01.C13.V05/LSK; AG/LLRD/SL/170A/2010/9 Vol. 1]