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[接上页] (5) On completion of the periodical survey, the nominated surveyor shall, where he is satisfied that the survey has been carried out in accordance with subregulation (3)(c), endorse the radio certificate the fact that such survey has been completed. (L.N. 38 of 2000) (6) If a periodical survey is completed before the period specified in subregulation (3)(c) then- (a) a new date, which shall not be more than 3 months after the date on which the survey was completed, shall be endorsed by the nominated surveyor on the radio certificate to be the date for ascertaining subsequent anniversary dates; (b) the subsequent periodical survey required under subregulation (3)(c) shall be carried out at the intervals prescribed by that subregulation using the new date in paragraph (a) as the anniversary date; and (c) the expiry date of the certificate may remain unchanged provided one or more periodical surveys are carried out so that the maximum intervals between the surveys prescribed by subregulation (3)(c) are not exceeded. (L.N. 38 of 2000)(7) If the ship is not surveyed in accordance with subregulation (3)(c) or (d), the Director may cancel its radio certificate. The Director shall notify the owner of the ship in writing of the cancellation specifying the grounds therefor and the date on which it takes effect. (L.N. 38 of 2000) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AQ reg 4A Duration and extension of radio certificate (1) A radio certificate shall be valid for 5 years from the date of issue or for such shorter period as may be specified in the certificate. (2) Where a ship in respect of which a radio certificate has been issued is registered in Hong Kong and engaged on short voyages, and the certificate has not been extended under section 29 of the Ordinance nor this regulation, the Director may, on the application of the owner, agent or master of the ship, grant an extension of the certificate for a period not exceeding 1 month from the date of expiry of the certificate. (3) Where a renewal survey of a ship in respect of which an extension of a radio certificate is granted under subregulation (2) is completed, the new radio certificate issued in consequence of the survey shall be valid for 5 years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted or for such shorter period as may be specified in the certificate or, if the Director considers it is appropriate in the special circumstances of the case, valid for 5 years from the date of completion of the renewal survey or for such shorter period as may be specified in the certificate. (L.N. 38 of 2000) Cap 369AQ reg 5 Surveys by Government surveyors The Director may require that a survey made pursuant to regulation 4 in the waters of Hong Kong shall be carried out by a Government surveyor. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AQ reg 6 Responsibilities of owner and master Remarks: Amendments retroactively made - see 23 of 1998 s. 2 (1) The owner or master of every ship in relation to which these regulations apply shall ensure that- (a) the condition of the radio installations is maintained so as to comply with the Radio Installations Regulations applicable to the ship; (L.N. 135 of 1992) (b) after any survey required by these regulations has been completed, no material change shall be made in the radio installations subject to such survey without the approval of the Director; and (c) whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered either of which affects the efficiency or completeness of its radio installations, it shall be reported at the earliest opportunity to the Director who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey by a nominated surveyor is necessary and shall in that event require such a survey to be carried out. If the ship is outside the waters of Hong Kong the master or owner shall, in addition, make such a report immediately to the appropriate authorities of the country in which the port is situated. (23 of 1998 s. 2)(2) The nominated surveyor shall ascertain from the appropriate authorities of the country in which the port is situated that the report referred to in subregulation (1)(c) has been made. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369AQ reg 7 Procedure to be adopted when radio installations are deficient (1) In any case where the nominated surveyor determines that the condition of the radio installations does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the radio certificate or is such that the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board, the nominated surveyor shall advise the owner or master of the corrective action which in his opinion is required, and shall notify the Director. (2) If such corrective action is not taken within such period (being a reasonable period) as the nominated surveyor may specify, the nominated surveyor shall, at the end of that time, immediately notify the Director who may, on receipt of such notification, suspend the validity of the radio certificate issued in relation to the ship. The Director shall give notice of any such suspension to the owner and to the nominated surveyor; the nominated surveyor shall notify the master. |