Section 3
of Merchant Shipping Classification Coastal Trade Ships Regulations 1961
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Section 3
(a)
The Director shall cause every coastal trade ship to be allocated one or more of the classifications set out in the Schedule depending on the state of seaworthiness of the ship and the purposes for which it is to be used.
(b)
The Director shall further cause every coastal trade ship to be classified as a passenger, cargo or fishing boat and shall allocate to each ship the classification “P”, “C” or “F” respectively.