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[接上页] (2) The Director may exempt any ship or description of ships from all or any of the provisions of this Regulation (as may be specified in the exemption) if the Director is satisfied that compliance with such provision is either impracticable or unreasonable in the case of that ship or description of ships on such terms (if any) as he may specify and may, subject to giving reasonable notice, alter or cancel any such exemption. (3) The Director may exempt any ship not normally engaged on international voyages but which, in exceptional circumstances, is required to undertake a single international voyage from any of the requirements of this Regulation, provided that the ship complies with the safety requirements which in the opinion of the Director are adequate for the voyage which is to be undertaken by the ship. Cap 369AY s 8 Stowage and packing of pyrotechnic distress signals (1) Pyrotechnic distress signals provided for use on board ships shall be stowed on or near the navigating bridge. In the case of a line-throwing appliance which includes a pistol, the pistol, line and rockets together with the means of ignition shall be stowed in a container which provides protection from the weather. (2) All pyrotechnic distress signals provided for use on board ships or for use in a lifeboat shall be packed in a watertight container. Cap 369AY s 9 Penalties (1) If a ship to which this Regulation applies (other than a ship not propelled by mechanical means) fails to comply with section 4, 5 or 8, then unless exemptions have been granted under section 7, both the owner and the master of the ship commit an offence and each is liable to a fine of $20000 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (2) If a ship not propelled by mechanical means fails to comply with section 5, 6 or 8, then unless exemptions have been granted under section 7, both the owner and the master of the ship commit an offence and each is liable to a fine of $20000 and to imprisonment for 2 years. (3) It shall be a defence to a charge under this Regulation to prove that the person charged has taken all reasonable steps to avoid commission of the offence. Cap 369AY s 10 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 11 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 12 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 13 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 14 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 15 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 16 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 17 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 18 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 19 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY s 20 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 369AY SCHEDULE [section 2] REQUIREMENTS FOR ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARE 1. Construction A rocket parachute flare shall- (a) be constructed with proper workmanship and materials; (b) be contained in a water-resistant casing; (c) have integral means of ignition which can be readily operated with wet, cold or gloved hands in adverse conditions and require the minimum of preparation; (d) be so designed that it shall not cause discomfort to the person holding the casing when used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions; (e) be so constructed that any sealing shall not depend on adhesive tapes, or plastic envelopes; (f) be so constructed that the end from which the rocket is ejected can be positively identified by day or night; (g) be so constructed that all components, compositions and ingredients of the signal and the means of igniting it shall be of such character and quality to enable the signal to maintain its serviceability under good average storage conditions in the marine environment for a period of at least 3 years; (h) be so constructed that if it is intended to be stowed in a liferaft it can function effectively after being subjected to a drop test appropriate to the height at which the liferaft is to be stowed, when the signal is packed in the equipment container. 2. Performance (1) A rocket parachute flare shall not be damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature range of -30oC to +65oC. (2) A rocket shall, when fired vertically, reach an altitude of not less than 300 metres. At or near the top of its trajectory, the rocket shall eject a parachute flare, which shall- (a) burn with a bright red colour; (b) burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less than 30000 candela; (c) have a burning period of not less than 40 seconds; (d) have a rate of descent of not more than 5 metres per second; (e) not damage its parachute or attachments while burning.(3) The rocket shall in addition be a capable of functioning when the rocket is fired at an angle of 45o to the horizontal. 3. Marking (1) A rocket parachute flare shall have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the rocket parachute flare printed on its casing. (2) The date of manufacture and the date of expiry shall be marked indelibly on the casing. |