Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations

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

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

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

(4) The hulls of steel fishing vessels not over 44.2 m in length shall be inspected 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 plating, frames, floors, tank tops etc. may be ascertained and drill testing of the plates 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) where considered necessary by the inspector, fore and after peaks, bunkers, double bottom tanks and bilges shall be cleaned and examined;

• (d) steel work shall be cleaned and exposed for examination where considered necessary by the inspector;

• (e) where considered necessary by the inspector double bottom tanks shall be tested by a head of water at least to the light water line but not less than 2.44 m above the inner bottom, and peak tanks used for water ballast shall be tested to a head of water not less than 2.44 m above the crown of the tank;

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

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

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

(5) The hulls of steel fishing vessels over 44.2 m in length shall be inspected as required by the Hull Inspection Regulations.