Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations

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.