Inland Waters Shipping (Licensing of Vessels) Regulations (Cap. 71:01)

these buoys is optional, but they shall be painted yellow and black divided horizontally. Lights are optional but shall be different from neighbouring lights in the vicinity. (ii) Telegraph cables buoys these mark the position of telegraph or other submarine cables in the vicinity of which anchoring is prohibited. The shape of these buoys is optional, but they shall be painted black with the word “TELEGRAPH” written thereon in white letters. (iii) Danger area buoys these buoys are as allocated to naval and military authorities for purposes such as practice firing or bombing. The shape of these buoys is optional, but they shall be painted yellow with a red St. George’s cross on top making red and yellow vertical stripes on the sides. The letters “DZ” shall be painted on the sides. (iv) Dan buoys these buoys are cylindrical in shape with a tube through the centre to take a stave, to the top of which is secured a flag. At sea these mark the limit of fishing grounds where submerged nets may be encountered. (v) Mooring buoys these are of many shapes and sizes and usually cylindrical in shape and may be found in any harbour or anchorage. (vi) Wreck marking buoys Wrecks which constitute a danger to shipping in the vicinity of channels or fairways may be marked by wreck marking buoys, the shape of the wreck buoy (either can, conical or spherical) indicating on which hand it should be left. Wreck marking buoys shall be painted green with the word “WRECK” painted thereto in white letters. Lights, if any, shall be green flashing. Caution: if buoys of the principal characteristic shapes (i.e., conical, can and spherical) are not available, buoys of other shapes may be used in their places. Such buoys shall be painted in a similar manner to the marks they replace, and if lighted will exhibit lights with similar characteristics. If buoys are not available, spars may be used to indicate on which side they are to be passed— (a) Port hand painted green and red divided horizontally. (b) Starboard hand painted green and black divided horizontally. (c) Either hand painted green. INLAND WATERS SHIPPING (LICENSING OF VESSELS) REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGULATION 1. Citation 2. Interpretation 3. Issue of licence 4. Variation of licence 5. Display of licence 6. Surrender of licence 7. Vessel ceasing to be used 8. Penalty G.N. 100/1980 125/1983 47/1993 47/1995 85/1996 52/2000 27/2006 INLAND WATERS SHIPPING (LICENSING OF VESSELS) REGULATIONS under s. 37 1. Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Inland Waters Shipping (Licensing of Vessels) Regulations. 2. Interpretation In these Regulations “licence” means a licence to use a vessel upon inland waters, required by section 12 of the Act. 3. Issue of licence (1) Every application for a licence shall be on Form I in the Schedule hereto, and shall be addressed to the Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Lilongwe. G.N. 125/1983, 47/1993, 47/1995, 85/1996, 52/2000, 27/2006 (2) Every licence shall be on Form II in the Schedule hereto. (3) There shall be paid on the issue of a licence a fee of— (a) K50,000 for a vessel of than 100 gross tonnes or more; (b) K30,000 for a vessel of less than 100 gross tonnes but not less than 15 tonnes; and (c) K15,000 for a vessel of less than 15 gross tonnes or more. 4. Variation of licence (1) Every application for the variation of the conditions contained in any licence shall be made in writing to the Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Lilongwe. G.N. 125/1983, 52/2000, 27/2006 (2) If in consequence of an application for the variation of a licence, the licensing authority consents to the variation of any condition contained therein, there shall be payable by the licensee a fee of K2,000. (3) Any variation of a licence consented to by the licensing authority shall be entered by him on the licence in the space headed “ENDORSEMENTS”. 5. Display of licence (1) Every vessel in respect of which a licence has been issued shall have a copy of this licence displayed in a conspicuous place on the vessel, e.g. in the wheel-house. (2) The master of the vessel and the holder of the licence issued in respect of such vessel shall, if subregulation (1) is not complied with, be guilty of an offence. 6. Surrender of licence (1) Any holder of a licence which has expired and not been replaced by a new licence, or which has been revoked or suspended under section 21 (1) of the Act, shall forthwith surrender the same by sending it by registered post to the licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Lilongwe. (2) Any person who fails to comply with subregulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence. 7. Vessel ceasing to be used (1) The holder of a licence shall, if the vessel in respect of which the licence was issued ceases to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence, notify the licensing authority to this effect within 30 days of the vessel ceasing to be so used. (2) Any person who fails to comply with subregulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence. 8. Penalty Any person who is guilty of an offence under these Regulations shall be liable to a fine of K100. SCHEDULE reg. 3 (1) FORM I INLAND WATERS SHIPPING ACT (CAP. 71:01) APPLICATION FOR LICENCE Application for a licence to use a vessel upon Malawi Inland Waters for the carriage of goods or persons for hire or reward or for the carriage of goods in connexion with a trade or business. 1. Name and address of applicant .................................................................................... ............................................................................................................. 2. If the application is made on behalf of a company or firm, give particulars .................................................. 3. Is the vessel in respect of which this application is made registered, and if so where? ........................................ 4. Name and address of owner(s) of vessel ............................................................................ ............................................................................................................. 5. State amount of capital available to applicant ......................................................................... 6. What is the nature of the shipping operations to be carried on by applicant? ................................................ (a) Passenger Service (b) Cargo Service (c) Mixed (Passenger and Cargo) Service (d) Carriage of goods in connexion with applicant’s trade or business. 7. State the places between which such vessel is intended to be navigated including places, if any, outside Malawi), and the proposed schedule of services to be provided .................................................................................... 8. What is the name, type and tonnage of the vessel proposed to be used? .................................................. 9. State the nature of the hull and date and method of construction ......................................................... 10. State the type of engine and the rated horse power of the engine fitted ................................................... 11. State number of crew to be carried, including master and owner’s representative .......................................... 12. If a passenger service licence is required, state the number of passengers the vessel is intended to carry ....................... 13. State what life saving appliances are carried and their capacity— (a) Lifebuoys .................................................................................................. (b) Life jackets ................................................................................................. (c) Ships boats ................................................................................................ (d) Rafts (if any) ................................................................................................ 14. State nature of cargoes to be carried .............................................................................. 15. What fire fighting appliances are to be carried ....................................................................... 16. State name(s) of master and mate(s), and what certificates held ....................................................... 17. State name(s) of engineer(s), and what certificates held ............................................................... 18. Has the vessel been inspected and approved by the Government Surveyor of Vessels? ...................................... I/We the undersigned (on behalf of ..................................................................................) hereby state that the above particulars are correct in all details. reg. 3 (2)Signed .................................. FORM II INLAND WATERS SHIPPING ACT (CAP. 71:01) LICENCE LICENCE No. M .................. ................................................. of ......................................................... is/are hereby licensed to use the following vessel ....................................................................... (name of vessel) for carriage of ..................................................................................... upon the waters of .............................................................................. upon the following conditions ...................................................................................................... This licence is valid for one year from the date of issue. Date of issue: ............................................(Signed) ..................................Place: ..................................................Licensing Authority Fee paid: K ENDORSEMENTS Fee paid: K INLAND WATERS SHIPPING (SAFETY APPLIANCES AND CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS) REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGULATION 1. Citation and application 2. Interpretation 3. Submission of plans 4. Conventional standards 5. Stability and free board 6. Structural strength 7. Specifications 8. Metal buoyancy tanks 9. Safety and fire fighting appliances