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China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Medical Stores) Regulation (L.N. No. 5 of 1996) (Cap. 478X). -

Adoption: 1995-12-29 | CHN-1995-R-43378

Sets forth the medicines and medical supplies to be carried aboard ships, according to the length and geographical destination of a voyage.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Conduct of Inquiries) Rules (L. N. No. 8 of 1996) (Cap. 478AA). -

Adoption: 1995-12-29 | CHN-1995-R-43381

Sets forth procedures to be followed at any inquiry under s. 112 of the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) Ordinance regarding the fitness or conduct of a ship's officer.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Engine Room Watch Ratings) Regulation (L.N. No. 3 of 1996) (Cap. 478V). -

Adoption: 1995-12-25 | CHN-1995-R-43376

Sets forth qualifications for an engine room watch rating.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Certification of Officers) Regulation (L.N. 600 of 1995) (Cap. 478J). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43208

Provides regulations governing issue of certificates of competency for desk officers and marine engineer officers, and issue of licenses to holders of foreign certificates of competency. S. 9 contains a table which specifies particular classes of competency and the particular licenses to which they shall be considered equivalent.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seafarers) Regulation (L.N. 602 of 1995) (Cap. 478L). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43210

Provides regulations relating to the content of crew agreements and crew lists, as well as discharge of seafarers.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Disciplinary Offences on Board Ships) Regulation (L.N. 604 of 1995) (Cap. 478N). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43212

Specifies the types of misconduct which constitute disciplinary offences aboard Hong Kong ships. Prescribes the procedure to be followed in dealing with disciplinary offenses (ss. 6, 7 and 8), and fines which may be imposed. Also provides for complaints to be made to the Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Office by seafarers who are dissatisfied by procedures followed regarding disciplinary offences.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Medical Examination) Regulation (L.N. 605 of 1995) (Cap. 478O). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43213

Prohibits employment of seafarers who do not possess a valid medical fitness certificate within 2 years of the Regulation coming into operation. Seafarers aggrieved by the refusal of a medical practitioner to issue them a certificate may apply to the Superintendent to have their cases reviewed (s. 11). Provision is made for a Hong Kong ship to be detained if, due to the failure of any seafarer to produce a valid medical fitness certificate, it cannot sail without serious risk to the safety or health of those on board (s. 13). Gives effect in part to the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention 1976 (ILO convention No. 147).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Repatriation) Regulation (L.N. 607 of 1995) (Cap. 478Q). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43214

Obliges an employer to return a seafarer who has been left behind or is shipwrecked. Also obliges the employer to make provision for the seafarer's relief and maintenance (except in the case of a seafarer absent without cause for more than three months). This includes reasonable legal costs for the defence of the seafarer in certain criminal proceedings. Also provides regulations relating to wages and property of seafarers left behind or shipwrecked.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Safety Officials and Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) (L.N. 608 of 1995) (Cap. 478R). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43215

Applies to ships carrying more than 5 persons (other than fishing vessels). Part II requires employers to appoint a safety officer for the ship, who in turn may elect safety representatives. Safety officers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the "Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen." Part III provides for the notification of dangerous occurences and of specified accidents to persons employed or carried on board. Gives effect to the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention 1976 (ILO Convention No. 147).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Wages and Accounts) Regulation (L.N. 609 of 1995) (Cap. 478S). -

Adoption: 1995-12-20 | CHN-1995-R-43216

Deals with the manner of payment of wages to seafarers and the form and contents and accounts of wages. Specifies the deductions which are authorized to be made from a seafarer's wages and the conditions which are to be observed before deductions relating to breaches of crew agreements may be made.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Health and Safety: General Duties) Regulation (L.N. 577 of 1995) (Cap. 478C). -

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | CHN-1995-R-43203

Requires employers of seafarers employed on board Hong Kong ships to ensure the health and safety aboard ship. In particular, makes provision for the maintenance of plant, machinery, and equipment, and requires employers to prepare a written safety policy and to bring it to the notice of employees if more than 5 persons are employed on ship. Also requires employees to take reasonable care of their safety and that of their co-workers.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Hours of Work) Regulation (L.N. 578 of 1995) (Cap. 478D). -

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | CHN-1995-R-43204

Gives effect to Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention 1976 (ILO Convention No. 147). Requires employers or masters of ships of 500 GRT or over to ensure that seafarers do not engage in watchkeeping duties except in emergency situations. In such cases, masters or employers shall ensure that seafarers performing such duties are adequately rested.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Provisions and Water) Regulation (L.N. 579 of 1995) (Cap. 478E). -

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | CHN-1995-R-43205

Sets forth specific requirements as to provisions and water to be provided to seafarers employed on Hong Kong ships. Does not apply to fishing vessels except certain trawlers.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Safe Movement on Board Ship) Regulation (L.N. 581 of 1995) (Cap. 478G). -

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | CHN-1995-R-43206

Gives effect to Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention 1976 (ILO Convention No. 147). Requires that safe means of access be maintained to areas aboard ships where persons are reasonably expected to go. Requires the maintenance of adequate lighting, stairwells, guardrails, and standard safety signs. Provides for the inspection and detention of ships in Hong Kong waters.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Crew Accomodation) Regulation (L.N. 583 of 1995) (Cap. 478I). -

Adoption: 1995-12-16 | CHN-1995-R-43207

Replaces Merchant Shipping (Crew Accomodation) Regulations 1978. Governs the crew accomodation to be provided on Hong Kong ships subject to certain exceptions (ss. 3 and 40).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Navigational Equipment) (Amendment) Regulation (L.N. 409 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41974

Amends Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Navigational Equipment) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg.) to give effect to the 1988 amendments to Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974. Provisions relate to the definition of a "cargo ship" and the installation of radar and homing devices.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships built on or after 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. No. 410 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41975

Amends principal Regulations to take account of amendments to Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 74). Inter alia, regulations govern the integrity of bulkheads, helicopter pads, combustible materials, means of escape and fire fighting equipment.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships built before 25 May 1980) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 411 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41976

Amends principal Regulations to take account of amendments to Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 74).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Appliances) (Ships built on or after 25 May 1980 but before 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation (L.N. 412 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41977

Amends principal regulations to take account of amendments to Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 74).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships built on or after 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 413 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41978

Implements certain amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 in respect of oil fuel installations, communication between navigating bridge and machinery space, and means of escape in passenger ships.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction) (Ships built before 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 414 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41979

Amends principal Regulations to take account of amendments to Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 74).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships built on or after 1 September 1984) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 415 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-25 | CHN-1995-R-41980

Amends principal Regulations to take account of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS 74).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Musters and Training) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 316 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-04 | CHN-1995-R-41414

Amends Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Musters and Training) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg.) numbers 6 and 7 relating to fire drills and fire extinguishing equipment.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulation (L.N. 318 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-04 | CHN-1995-R-41415

Regulates carriage of solid cargo by sea, in reflection of Chapter VI of the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. Section 3 requires the provision of certain information concerning cargo to the master or owner of the ship. Section 4 requires the provision of oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment. Section 5 provides for safe use of pesticides on ships.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Grain) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 319 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-04 | CHN-1995-R-41416

Amends Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Grain) Regulations, transferring, inter alia, certain provisions and requirements relating to the carriage of grain to an International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk ("the code"), and giving the code mandatory effect.

China - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) Ordinance (44 of 1995) (Cap. 478). -

Adoption: 1995-06-15 | CHN-1995-L-41417

Establishes a Seafarers' Authority, a Mercantile Marine Office and Seafarers' Advisory Board, as well as a Seafarers' Appeals Board. Provides for the registration of seafarers and the maintanence of employment registration books. Regulates the control of the supply, selection, employment and discharge of registered seafarers; the examination and certification of officers; and the health, safety and welfare of seafarers.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations Governing the Management and Employment of Foreign National Seafarers, 1994. -

Adoption: 1994-07-07 | CHN-1994-R-95768

China - Seafarers - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Shipowners Liability) Ordinance (No. 55 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-08 | CHN-1993-L-34173

Provides for and limits the liability of shipowners and related matters.

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Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Amendment) Ordinance 1993 (No. 5 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-14 | CHN-1993-L-34723

Provides for rules regarding mode of survey and declaration of survey, prohibition of certain ships proceeding to sea unless relevant regulations complied with, certificates of Convention ships not registered in Hong Kong, provision as to the production of Convention certificates, and production of documentary evidence of compliance with certificate requirements and exemption of certain ships.

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Maritime Code of the People's Republic of China (promulgated by Order No.64 of the President of the People's Republic of China). -

Adoption: 1992-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | CHN-1992-L-31944

General provisions concerning maritime matters. Chapter II section III concerns preferential rights to obtain compensation from a ship for owed wages, other labour remunerations, crew members' return travel expenses, social insurance payments, and personnel injuries or death during shipping operations. Chapter III deals with the composition and qualifications of the ship's crew, and responsibilities of the captain in respect of the crew and the overall safety of the ship.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Minimum Safe Manning Certificate) Regulation (L.N. 172 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-05-26 | CHN-1992-R-29974

This Regulation made under the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369) gives effect to an amendment to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and requires every Hong Kong ship on international voyage or non-Hong Kong ships while they are within the waters of Hong Kong to be provided with a certificate issued by or on behalf of the flag state of the ship specifying the minimum level of manning considered necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Amendment) Ordinance 1990. No. 56.

Adoption: 1990-07-19 | CHN-1990-R-20816

Amends the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369) in respect of collision regulations, navigational dangers, cargo ship construction and survey regulations, distress signals and carriage of dangerous goods.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Shipping and Port Control Ordinance 1990. No. 57.

Adoption: 1990-07-19 | CHN-1990-R-20823

Amends the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance mainly in respect of the application of collision regulations and the use of signals of distress regulations.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Exemption) Notice 1990. L. N. 25.

Adoption: 1990-01-10 | CHN-1990-R-9616

The stated purpose of this exemption is to provide that ships newly registered in Hong Kong comply with the standards of cargo ship construction specified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Crew Accomodation) Regulations (Exemption) Notice 1990. L.N. 26.

Adoption: 1990-01-10 | CHN-1990-R-9617

The stated purpose of the exemption is to provide that minimum standards for crew accommodation on ships registered in Hong Kong are in accordance with those provided in the relevant ILO Conventions.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Ordinance 1989. No. 61.

Adoption: 1989-11-16 | CHN-1989-R-8858

Amends the Merchant Shipping Ordinance in respect of third party risks insurance, definitions, duty of insurers to satisfy judgments against persons insured in respect of third party risks, and certain related matters.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Shipping and Port Control Regulations (Amendment of Second Schedule) Notice 1989. L.N. 372.

Adoption: 1989-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 1989-11-19 | CHN-1989-R-8859

Amends Part 1 of the Second Schedule to the principal regulations for the stated purpose of bringing the local collision rules into line with the amendment to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, adopted by the International Maritime Organisation on 1987-11-19.

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Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) (Amendment) Regulations 1989. L.N. 365.

Adoption: 1989-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 1989-11-19 | CHN-1989-R-9626

Regulations the stated purpose of which is to implement Resolution A.626(15) of the International Maritime Organization by making miscellaneous amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 as set out in the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1989.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Automatic Pilot and Testing of Steering Gear) Regulations 1989. L.N. 138.

Adoption: 1989-05-09 | CHN-1989-R-8047

These Regulations give effect to part V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 and of the 1978 Protocol to that Convention (Cmd.7346) in respect of the use of the automatic pilot on Hong Kong ships and other ships while in the waters of Hong Kong. The Regulations replace similar United Kingdom Regulations.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Carriage of Nautical Publications) Regulations 1989. L.N. 139.

Adoption: 1989-05-09 | CHN-1989-R-8048

These Regulations set certain requirements for vessels of a certain size to carry charts of sufficient detail to show navigation marks, known dangers and other specified information which is appropriate for each part of the intended voyage, when going or attempting to go to sea, and for matters related thereto or connected therewith. These Regulations replace in Hong Kong the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Nautical Publicationd) Rules 1975 of the United Kingdom.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1989. L.N. 140.

Adoption: 1989-05-09 | CHN-1989-R-8049

These Regulations give effect to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 as amended by Resolution A464 (XII) of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization, which are set out in the Schedule. Regulation 4 prescribes the signals of distress set out in Annex IV to the International Regulations as the signals of distress to be used by ships registered in Hong Kong. Regulation 5 requires all ships registered in Hong Kong to comply with the International Regulations. These Regulations replace the United Kingdom Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/708) which at present apply to Hong Kong.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Use of Signals of Distress) Regulations 1989. L.N. 141.

Adoption: 1989-05-09 | CHN-1989-R-8050

These Regulations prescribe the circumstances in which signals of distress prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1989 (L.N.140/89) are to be used by ships and the circumstances in which they are to be revoked. The Regulations replace the Merchant Shipping (Signals of Distress) Rules 1977 (SI 1977 No. 1010) of the United Kingdom in their application to Hong Kong.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Order 1989. L.N. 146.

Adoption: 1989-05-09 | CHN-1989-R-8053

This Order amends the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance so that the following United Kingdom rules shall no longer apply to Hong Kong: Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1983; Merchant Shipping (Signals of Distress) Rules 1977; Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Nautical Publications) Rules 1975; and the Merchant Shipping (Automatic Pilot and Testing of Steering Gear) Regulations 1981. The Rules and Regulations have been replaced by Regulations made in Hong Kong.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employees' Compensation (Amendment) Ordinance 1988. No. 59.

Adoption: 1988-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 1988-10-06 | CHN-1988-R-6580

Various amendments concerning, in particular, compensation for certain injuries in general and application to persons employed on foreign ships.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Order 1988. L.N. No. 100.

Adoption: 1988-03-18 | CHN-1988-R-6059

Replaces the regulations governing pilot ladders and hoists.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) Order 1988. L.N. 14.

Adoption: 1988-01-08 | CHN-1988-R-4974

Substitutes the Merchant Shipping (Closing of Openings in Hulls and in Watertight Bulkheads) Regulations 1987 of the United Kingdom in the Schedule to the principal Ordinance.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Order 1986. Legal Notice 242.

Adoption: 1986-10-10 | CHN-1986-R-3033

Amends the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Chap. 369).

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Amendment of schedule) Order 1986. L.N. 107.

Adoption: 1986-04-14 | CHN-1986-R-2329

Makes the United Kingdom Merchant Shipping (Protective Clothing and Equipment) Regulations 1985 applicable to Hong Kong.

China - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seafarer's Service Regulations, 1984. -

Adoption: 1984-01-31 | CHN-1984-R-95759

China - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China -

Adoption: 1983-09-02 | Date of entry into force: 1984-01-01 | CHN-1983-L-37827

The purpose of the Act is to strengthen safety control of maritime traffic. The Law contains twelve Chapters. Chapter III concerns personnel on vessels and installations.