(2) The master of a ship shall, without undue delay, act upon any direction given pursuant to the regulation referred to in subrule (1) by the Director.
12. Maintenance of security system on Hong Kong ships
The company and the master of a Hong Kong ship shall ensure that the security system and the associated security equipment of the ship that have been verified are properly maintained as required under section 19.1.4 of part A of the Code.
13. Certificates for Hong Kong ships
(1) The company and the master of a Hong Kong ship shall ensure that the ship holds a valid security certificate or an interim certificate.
(2) The master of a Hong Kong ship shall ensure that the ship has on board either of the certificates referred to in subrule (1) while the ship is engaged on international voyage.
(3) The master of a Hong Kong ship who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subrule (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 3.
14. International Ship Security Certificates
(1) Subject to subrule (2), an International Ship Security Certificate may, on application by the company of a Hong Kong ship, be issued or endorsed in respect of the ship by—
- (a) the Director;
- (b) a recognized security organization that is authorized in writing by the Director to issue or endorse the Certificate; or
- (c) upon the request of the Director, another Contracting Government.
(2) A security certificate shall not be issued or endorsed in respect of a Hong Kong ship unless—
- (a) a ship security plan of the ship has been approved by the Director or a recognized security organization; and
- (b) the requirements of verification in accordance with section 19.1 of part A of the Code have been complied with in relation to the ship.
(3) If the Director refuses to issue or endorse (as the case may be) a security certificate, he shall inform the applicant concerned by a notice in writing stating the reasons for his refusal.
