Grant of sea worthiness certificates

(1) The Harbour Master may on application and after examination by such person or persons as the Harbour Master may from time to time appoint, in this Act referred to as the examiner, grant to vessels listed in sub-section (3), “Sea- worthiness Certificate” in the form in Schedule I, and any such certificate shall be liable to be revoked at any time for good cause by the Harbour Master. (2) Any certificate granted under sub-section (1), shall remain in force until 31st December in the year wherein it is granted and shall state the maximum number of passengers which such vessel is authorised to carry, the load draught and such other particulars as the Harbour Master may require and prescribe. (3) The following vessels must be registered and licensed by the Harbour Master– (a) vessels engaged in the coastal and river (b) tugboats; (c) barges; (d) sailing vessels; (e) jet ski; (f) scientific research vessels; 14 (g) casino boats; (h) party boats; (i) private pleasure boats; (j) dredges; (k) all vessels for hire; (l) all power driven vessels. (4) This section shall not apply to paddle dories or other similar crafts. lifesaving