Motor Launches Regulations (Chapter 50:08)

MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt 12 Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION MOTOR LAUNCHES REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGIJLAll0N 1. Citation. 2. Interpretation. 3. Register of launches . 4. No. or launch to be shown . 5. Equipment. 6. Internal combustion engines. / . LIghts. 8. Powers and duties of Surveyors. 9. Crew. 10. Survey and registration fees and expenses. 11. Examination of captains and engineers. 12. Examination of Captains. 13. Examination of Engineers - internal combustion engine. 14. Examination of Engineers -steam engine . 15. Issue of licences to captains and engineers. 16. Board of Examiners may suspend or cancel licences. 17. Production of suspended or cancelled licences . 18. Renewal of Captain's licence. 19. Renewal of Engineer's licence . 20. Fees: examinations and issue or renewal of licences. SCHEDULE. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS HI" TRiNiDAD AND TUBAl;U MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Motor Launches Chap. 50:08 13 [Subsidiary] made under section J5 MOTOR LAUNCHES REGULATIONS G. 17.3.27. [12511964 37!l 979 18611983 411985 148119961. 1. These Regulation s may he cited as the Motor Citation. Launches Regulations. 2. In these Regulations the expression "Harbour Master" Interpretation. means the Harbour Master of Port-of-Spain. 3. (1) The Harbour Master shall keep a Register of motor Register of 1 hcs i hi h h h 11 hc rcai b d h launches.aunc cs III W IC e s a enter t e register num cr an t e name, if any, of the launch, the name and place of residence of the owner, particulars of the hull and machinery, and the dates and particulars of the last survey under the Act (2) Licences under section 5 of the Act shall be in Form B Form B. in the Schedule. Schedule. 4. Every launch registered underthese Regulations shall have No. of launch to be shown. her register number clearly painted on both bows. 5. Every launch shallbe provided with the following equipment: Equipment. (a) an efficient bilge pump; (h) an efficient anchor and cable with fairlead and anchoring bollard; (c) launches under nine metres in length, with at least one, and over nine metres in length with at least two efficient fire extinguishers, or more as the surveyors may direct; (d) launches under nine metres in length, with two efficient life buoys; launches of nine metres but under fifteen metres in length, with four efficient life buoys ; launches offifteen metres andover in length, with six efficient life buoys ; approved life belts , life raft s, or floating cushions may be substituted for half the above number of life buoys; LR .O. 112006 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www .legalaffairs .gov.tt 14 [Suhshllary] Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches Moun Lau nches R eg ulu tlons Internal combustion engines. Lights. life buoys must be carried in racks from which they may be readily lifted , and must not be lashed or tied to the launch; (e) two boat hooks; (f) launches propelled by sing le internal combustion engines must carry two oars or sweeps; (g) launches steered by a wheel amidships with wire steering ropes shall in addition be fitted with a tiller; (h) an efficient sound-signalling apparatus; (i) steam ing lights as laid down in the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.* All the above equipment shall be of a pattern approved by the Harbour Master. 6. Launches driven by internal combustion engines shall be fitted with (a) an efficient fuel tank capable of carrying sufficient fuel for proposed trips, so that refuelling from this when steaming need not be resorted to ; (h) a safety device for relieving pres sure in oil tanks in case of fire; (c) a drip tray under the engine and fuel tanks; (d) a cock or valve between the fuel tank and the engine; (e) a marine clutch; (r) a water-cooled exhaust. 7. All launches registered underthese Regulations shall when under weigh between sunset and sunrise carry the lights prescribed for such vessels by the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Thi s regulation shall not apply to launches belonging to the Police or Customs Departments. * Vide "Sea Re gula tions,1 910" made by Order in Council dated 13th October 1910 . S.R . & O. 1910 No. 11 13 made under section 418 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 of the United Kin gdom (57 & 58 Vic. c. 60) . UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS HI" TRiNiDAD AND TUBAl;U MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Motor Launches Motor Launch es R egula tio ris www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 50:08 15 [Subsidiary] 8. A surveyor may require a launch to be beached for PO\~ersand .. f h d h . b d f dulles ofex ammation out 0 t e water, an t e engIne to e opene up or ,urv cyor , . intemal examination. He must be satisfied the hull is sound and seaworthy and the engine suitable for the boat, and that decked-in spaces housing fuel tanks are suitab ly ventilated. He must certify the maximum number of passengers the boat may be licensed to carry and the minimum crew required to work the boat, and that the equipment required under these Regulations is on board and of approved pattem. The number of passengers a launch may be licensed to carry shall be determined by dividing the clear area in square metres of space or spaces allotted for passengers by 0.37; provided that (a) this number docs not exceed the number for which seating accommodation is provided. This number should be found by dividing the total length, in metres of the seats by 0.45 ; and (h) the surveyor is satisfied that the launch has sufficient stability to carry this number. Surveyorsreports shall be in Form A in the Schedule. 9. All launches when plying for hire shall carry at least such crew as may be directed by a surveyor, and at least one of these shall be a licensed captain, and one a licensed engineer; provided that in the case of open or partially decked boats the captain and engineer may be the same person. Form A. Sche dule. Crew. 10. (1) The fee for an initial survey is $200.00 per launch and the fee for each annual survey after the initial survey is $100.00. Survey and re gi stration fees and expenses . [12511964 (2) In addition to the survey fee the owner of a motor ~J(m9 launch is required to pay to a Surveyor any reasonable travelling 14811 9961. expenses incurred by the Surveyor in inspecting launches at a greater distance than one mile from the Harbour Master 's Office but such expense s sha ll not exceed the rate set out in the Travelling Ch . 23 :50 . Allowances Regulations in respect of the grade of vehicle used. Sub. Le g. LR .O. 112006 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt 16 [Suhshllary] Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches Moun Lau nches R eg ulu tlons Ex amination of captains and engineers. Forms C, E. Schedule. Ex amiruuiun of captai ns. Examinat ion of e nginee rs ­ internal combu stion engine . 11. (1) Examinations of captains and engineers of launches for Certificates of Competency will be held at the Harbour Master's Office at such time as may be arranged with the Harbour Master. (2) Certificates of Competency shall be in Form C or Form E in the Schedule, as the case may be. 12. Captains of launches will be required to satisfy the examiners that (a) their eyesight is normal as regards form and colour vision; (b) by demonstration with models that they have a working knowledge of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea; (c) they have a thorough knowledge of the different lights carried at night by all types of small craft; (d) they understand the effect of the propeller and rudder on a launch when going ahead and astern , and understand how to go alongside piers,jetties, gangways and ladders; (e) they understand how to secure their boats alongside vessels and piers. and to pick up mooring buoys ; (f) they have a thorough knowledge of the Regulations relating to harbours and Port Services; (g) they know what action to take in case of fire, man overboard, taking a boat in tow, being taken in tow, losing a rudder, engine breaking down, etc., under conditions pre-supposed by the examiners. 13. An engineer of a launch with internal combustion engines will be required to satisfy the examiners that he (a) understands the construction of his engine, including wiring, order of cylinder-firing, UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS HI" TRiNiDAD AND TUBAl;U MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Motor Launches Motor Launch es R egula tio ris Chap. 50:08 17 [Subsidiary] timing, the lubricating and water cooling sys tems , adjusting the carburettor, and how to remove cylinders; (b) knows how to clean his engine, including decarbonising the engine, adjusting piston rings and adjusting bearings; (c) knows how to locate faults in the event of breakdown; (d) knows what action to take in emergency such as fire, etc. 14. Engineers oflaunches with steam engines will be required to satisfy the examiners that they understand (a) the construction of the boiler, boiler-mountings and steam pipes, including how to see that water is maintained at the correct level, and what action to take in emergency; (b) the construction and action of the safety valve, and casing gear; (c) how to fire the boiler and maintain steam under all conditions; (d) consr.ruct.io n and prinripl~ of rna in ~n8in~" , auxiliary machinery and shafting with all pipe connections; (c) how to locate faults and do minor adjustments and repairs; (f) what action to take in emergency such as fire, etc . 15. When a candidate has satisfied the Board of Examiners that he is capable of serving as a captain or an engineer of a launch, the Harbour Master shall issue a licence in Form D or Form F in the Schedule, as the case may be. Such licence shall continue in force, subject to the provisions of the Act, for three years from the date of issue. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Ex aminat ion of engineers­ stea m engine . Issue of licences to c apta ins and enginee rs. Forms D, I:-'. Sche dule . LR .O. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt 18 [Suhshllary] Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches Moun Lau nches R eg ulu tlons Board of Examine rs may suspend or cancel licences . Prod uction of suspended or cancelled li r pn rp' ''' R enewal of Captai n's licen ce. Renew al of E ngineer 's licence. Feef:: examinations and issue or renewal of licences . f3711 979 411985 148119961 . The licence of an engineer shall specify the make and type of engine the holder is licensed to drive, but a candidate may be licensed in respect of as many makes and types of engines as he is certified to be competent to drive, and the licence shall specify all the different makes and types he is qualified to drive 16. If at any time it appears to the Harbour Master that any licensed captain or engineer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence, he may call a Board of Examiners appointed under the Act to enquire into the alleged negligence or incompetence, and the Board may, if it thinks fit, suspend or cancel the licence, provided that in no case shall a licence be cancelled or suspended unless the holder is given an opportunity of being present and defending himself at the enquiry. 17. A licence so suspended must be produced to the Harbour Master within fourteen days for the purpose of endorsement, and any licence so cancelled must be surrendered to the Harbour Master within fourteen days. 18. A licence as captain of a launch may be renewed without further examination, provided the application for renewal is made within one month of the expiration of the licence and that (a ) his eyesight is normal as regards colour and form vision; (h) his licence is not under suspension. 19. A licence as engineer of a launch may be renewed without further examination, provided that the application for renewal is made within one month uf the expiration uf the licence and that his licence is not under suspension. 20. The fee for examination of a certificate of competency as Captain or Engineer of a launch is $100.00 and the fee for the issue or renewal of a licence is $100.00. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS HI" TRiNiDAD AND TUBAl;U MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Motor Launches Motor Launches R eg ula tioris SCHEDULE F ORM A THE MOTOR LAUNCHES ACT REPORT BY SURVEYOR Chap. 50:08 19 [Subsidiary] Regulation 8. TO THE HARBOUR MASTER, PORT-OF-SPAlN. I have the honour to submit that on [date] or [dates]. . I surveyed the launch . THE HULL General condition . K~ . Planking or plates .. Frames . Anchor and cab le . Rudder and pinties . Oars . Rowlocks . Life buoys and Li te belts . Fire Extingu isher . Bi lge pump . Sea connections below wate r .. The crew (minimum) necessary to handle the boat is . ENGiNE, STEAM Type . Date when ne w . Genera l cond ition . N .H .P . Cylinders. No . Shaft . P ro pe ller . Bo iler (when last sur veyed) . iNTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGiNES Maker... H~ . No. of Cylinders . Genera l condition . Fuel (nature) . Clutch. (if any) . LR .O. 112006 UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www.legalaffairs.gov.tt 20 [S uh shllary] Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches Moun Launches R eg ulu tlons Regu latio n 3(2) . INTERNAL COMB USTlON EN GINES -Continued Stem tube and shn ttin g . Propeller . Exhaust . Under the Regulations the launch may be licensed to carry passengers and I consider this number may safely be carr ied without loss of stability. T cons ider the laun ch in a ll respects cnmplics w ith Rc gnl at inn s un der the M otor Lau nches Act. Surveyor FORM B THE MOTOR LAUNCHES ACT REGISTRATION LICENCE H ARB OUR MASTER'S OFFICE. PORT-OF-SPAIN. (Date) . This is to certify that the launch belonging to . has been surveyed and found seaworthy. and has been registered in this Office as a Motor Launch under the Motor Launches Act. Registered No . Maximum number of passe ngers allowed .. Minimum number of crew allowed .. FEE-For a Moto r Launch under 7 m-S IOO.OO For a Motor Launch 7 m to 15 m -5200 .00 For a Motor Launch over 15 m - 5400.00 Harbour Mast er. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 LAWS H I" TRiNiDAD AND TUBAl;U MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS www.legalaffairs.gov.tt Motor Launches Motor Launch es R egula tioris FORM C THE MOTOR LAUNCHES ACT Chap. 50:08 No. 21 [S ubsidiary] Regulation II (2) . CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS CAPTAIN OF A MOTOR LAUNCH rName1 is hereby certified to be competent to fulfil the duties of Captain of a Motor Launch under the Motor Launches Act , after an examination held by us in Port-of-Spain on the ................ ...........day of 20 . Board ofExaminers \ Date . FEE-$50.00. FORM D THE MOTOR LAUNCHES ACT LICENCE AS CAPTAIN [Namel is hereby licensed as Captain of a Motor Launch. Harb our Mast er. Date .. This licence expires on the day of 20 .. FEE-$IOO.OO. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009 Regulation 15. LR .O. 112006 MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO www .legalaffairs .gov.tt 22 [Suhshllary] Regulation 11(2). Chap. 50:08 Motor Launches Moun Lau nches R eg ulu tlons FORM E THE MOTOR LAUNCHES ACT Regulation 15. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS ENGINEER OF A MOTOR LAUNCH [Namel . I t; hereby , after an examination held by u s in Port of S pain on the .................................. day of 20 , certified to be competent to fulfil the duties of Engineer of a Motor Launch under the Motor Launches Act, when fitted with the following engines, viz Rnard of Examin ers { Date . FEE -$50 .00 . FORM F TIlE MOTOR LAUNCIIES ACT LICENCE AS ENGINEER [Namel . is hereby licensed as Engineer of a Motor Launch. Harbour Master. Date . This licence expires on the day of 20 .. FEE- $100.00. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009