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[接上页] (a) in the case of a certificated local vessel, the certificate of ownership number of the vessel; or (b) in the case of an ancillary vessel of a certificated local vessel, the certificate of ownership number of the certificated vessel with a suffix "D" but, if there are more than one ancillary vessels, the suffixes for the ancillary vessels shall be "D", "D2", "D3" and so on.(2) The certificate of ownership number shall be in figures; each figure, each letter that forms part of that number, and the suffix (if any) shall be in a colour that contrasts with the colour of the surface on which they appear and— (a) in the case of a vessel not exceeding 10 metres in length overall, each figure, each letter, and the suffix shall be— (i) at least 70 millimetres in height; (ii) except in the case of the figure "1", at least 40 millimetres in width; and (iii) marked in lines that are at least 10 millimetres broad at every point;(b) in the case of a vessel exceeding 10 metres but not exceeding 24 metres in length overall, each figure, each letter, and the suffix shall be— (i) at least 150 millimetres in height; (ii) except in the case of the figure "1", at least 90 millimetres in width; and (iii) marked in lines that are at least 20 millimetres broad at every point; and(c) in the case of a vessel exceeding 24 metres in length overall, each figure, each letter, and the suffix shall be— (i) at least 300 millimetres in height; (ii) except in the case of the figure "1", at least 170 millimetres in width; and (iii) marked in lines that are at least 40 millimetres broad at every point.(3) If, without reasonable excuse, subsection (1) or (2) is contravened, the owner of the vessel, his agent and the coxswain each commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 2. (4) No person shall— (a) tamper with, obscure or erase wholly or in part any marking on a local vessel or ancillary vessel required under subsections (1) and (2); or (b) in purported compliance with subsections (1) and (2), display on a local vessel or ancillary vessel a number that does not comply with those subsections.(5) If any person contravenes subsection (4), that person, the owner of the vessel, his agent and the coxswain each commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 3 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (6) It is a defence for the owner of a local vessel, his agent, or the coxswain to a charge with an offence under subsection (5) to show that he could not with reasonable diligence have prevented the contravention of subsection (4). Cap 548D s 39 Further identification of vessels Remarks: not yet in operation (1) Having regard to the class and type of a local vessel and its intended service, the Director may, by written notice served on the owner, his agent or the coxswain, require that a local vessel be painted for the purpose of identification in such manner and colours, and within such period, as he may specify in the notice, but such a notice shall not be served in respect of a local vessel within 1 year after the vessel is painted in accordance with a notice previously served in respect of it under this section. (2) If, without reasonable excuse, a requirement imposed by a notice served under subsection (1) is not complied with, each person on whom the notice is served commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 2. Cap 548D s 40 Display of vesselˇs name and other mark Remarks: not yet in operation (1) A local vessel shall not have displayed on it any name or mark, other than the certificate of ownership number, and the suffix (if applicable), painted, affixed or mounted on the vessel as required by section 38 unless the name or mark is kept separate and distinct from the number, and suffix (if applicable), so required. (2) A local vessel shall not have displayed on it any name or mark that gives a false impression that the vessel belongs to, is operated by or on behalf of, or is otherwise connected with, the Government. (3) If the name of a local vessel is specified under subsection (5) in the certificate of ownership, the vessel shall not have displayed on it |