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[接上页] (3) These regulations apply to ships specified in subregulation (1) which are- (a) Hong Kong ships; or (b) ships other than Hong Kong ships within the waters of Hong Kong. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369Z reg 4 Compliance with the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code (1) Every ship to which these regulations apply shall be constructed, equipped and operated in accordance with the requirements relevant to it of Chapter 1, paragraphs 1.1.4.1-1.1.4.4 inclusive, and Chapters 2-19 inclusive of the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code pursuant to subregulation (2). (L.N. 420 of 1996) (2) (a) Gas carries which were constructed on or after 1 July 1986 but before 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1983 IGC Code; and gas carriers which are constructed on or after 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1993 IGC Code. (b) Ships which were converted to being gas carriers on or after 1 July 1986 but before 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1983 IGC Code; and ships which are converted to being gas carriers after 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1993 IGC Code. (c) Gas carriers which were constructed before 1 July 1986 but which have undergone repairs, alterations or modifications of a major character on or after 1 July 1986 but before 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1983 IGC Code, and gas carriers which were constructed before 1 October 1994 but which have undergone repairs, alterations or modifications of a major character on or after 1 October 1994 shall comply with the 1993 IGC Code. (L.N. 420 of 1996) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369Z reg 5 Survey requirements PART II SURVEY AND CERTIFICATE (1) The structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials (other than items in respect of which a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate or Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate is issued) of a gas carrier shall be subject to the following surveys- (a) an initial survey before the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk is issued for the first time, which shall include a complete examination of its structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials in so far as the ship is covered by the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code, as the case may be; such a survey shall be such as to ensure that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials fully comply with the applicable provisions of the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code, as the case may be; (b) a periodical survey at intervals not exceeding 5 years which shall be such as to ensure that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials comply with the applicable provisions of the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code, as the case may be; (c) a minimum of one intermediate survey during the period of validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk; in cases where only one such intermediate survey is carried out in any one certificate validity period, it shall be held not before 6 months prior to, nor later than 6 months after, the half-way date of the certificate's period of validity; intermediate surveys shall be such as to ensure that the equipment and associated pump and piping systems comply with the applicable provisions of the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code, as the case may be and are in good working order; a record of such surveys in the form entitled "Endorsement for Intermediate Surveys" set out in the appendix to the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code shall be endorsed by the surveyor on the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk; (d) an annual survey within 3 months before or after the anniversary date of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk which shall include a general examination to ensure that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and materials remain in all respects satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended; a record of such survey in the form entitled "Endorsement for Mandatory Annual Surveys" set out in the appendix to the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code shall be endorsed by the surveyor on the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk; (e) an additional survey, either general or partial according to the circumstances, shall be made when it has been determined under regulation 9(3) to be necessary, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made; such a survey shall ensure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the materials and workmanship of such repairs or renewals are satisfactory, and that the ship is fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board; a record of such survey shall be endorsed by the surveyor on the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk certifying that on completion of the survey the ship complied with the relevant provisions of the 1983 IGC Code or 1993 IGC Code, as the case may be. (L.N. 420 of 1996)(2) Every such survey of a Hong Kong ship shall be carried out by a surveyor, and application for such a survey shall be made by or on behalf of the owner to the Director. |