ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Merchant Shipping Act
237. Surveyor’s report to Director-General
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
237. Surveyor’s report to Director-General
A surveyor shall, upon inspecting a ship, and if satisfied that he can with propriety do so, forward a report to the Director-General which shall contain a statement showing—(a)that the hull and machinery are sufficient for the service intended and in good condition;(b)that the hull and machinery are constructed, arranged and fitted in accordance with any regulations made under this Part;(c)that the safety equipment and radio installations required under this Part are on board and in good condition;(d)that the master, mates and engineers are persons duly certificated as required under this Act and that the crew is sufficient and efficient;(e)the class of voyage on which the ship is fit to ply and the time, if less than one year, for which the hull, equipment and machinery will be sufficient;(f)if the ship is a passenger ship, the number of passengers which she may carry; and(g)the steam pressure that may be carried on the boilers.