35. (1) The propulsion machinery of every fishing vessel propelled by internal combustion engines shall be opened up for inspection at least once every four years.

(2) The auxiliary machinery of every fishing vessel propelled by internal combustion engines shall have such of the following parts, namely, clutches, reverse and reduction gears, air compressors, intercoolers, fuel oil pumps and other essential pumps, thrusts, main shafting, fuel tanks, bilge pumping arrangements, pipes and valves opened up for inspection, or tested, once every four years as the inspector deems necessary.

(3) The propulsion and auxiliary machinery of every fishing vessel of more than 150 tons, gross tonnage, propelled by internal combustion engines shall be inspected annually as follows:

• (a) parts that are opened up for adjustment or overhaul and are available during the attendance of the inspector, or are reported to be defective, shall be inspected; and

• (b) a running trial shall be held on the main engines, steering gear, pumps essential to the safe operation of the ship and any other part that may be requested by the inspector, and where any part is not to the satisfaction of the inspector, he may require that part to be opened up for inspection and overhaul.

(4) At all periodic inspections the inspector shall decide, after such inspection as he considers necessary in the circumstances, the maximum pressure that may be carried on all air receivers and other pressure vessels and the safety valves shall be set, in his presence, to blow off at a pressure not exceeding that maximum pressure.

36. (1) The electrical equipment, installations and appliances on a fishing vessel shall be inspected in accordance with TP 127 as it reads on the day on which the inspection is made.

37. (1) Every wooden fishing vessel over 150 tons, gross tonnage, if operating in salt water, shall be drydocked and inspected every two years.

(2) Every wooden fishing vessel over 150 tons, gross tonnage, if operating in fresh water, shall be dry docked and inspected quadrennially.

(3) Every wooden fishing vessel not over 150 tons, gross tonnage, shall be dry docked and inspected quadrennially.

(4) The hull inspection shall be carried out as follows:

• (a) the inspector shall examine the hull externally and internally in order to satisfy himself as to the condition of the hull, such parts of the ceiling shall be removed as the inspector may require in order that the condition of the hull, timbers, floors, etc. may be ascertained, fastenings and sheathing shall be removed where considered necessary by the inspector and boring shall be carried out where and as considered necessary by the inspector;

• (b) hatchways, ventilators, doorways and other deck openings with their closing and opening appliances, superstructure bulkheads with their closing appliances, hatch coamings and door sills shall be inspected;

• (c) such further opening up shall be done as the inspector may require in order to satisfy himself that the hull is in good condition;

• (d) all repairs and renewals shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the inspector; and

• (e) any alterations made to the vessel since the previous inspection shall be reported in detail by the inspector to the Chairman.