(a) ships not exceeding 50 tons .. .. .. .. ..

ships exceeding 50 tons and not exceeding 100 tons .. ..

ships exceeding 100 tons and not exceeding 300 tons .. ..

ships exceeding 300 tons .. .. .. .. .. ..

and for each additional 300 tons (if any) or part thereof in excess of 600 tons, an additional sum of .. .. .. .. ..

(b) ships plying on short excursions to sea, i.e. beyond partially smooth water limits between the 1st April and the 31st October inclusive, during daylight and in fine weather; ships plying for short distances to sea; or ships not proceeding beyond partially smooth waters; for a certificate permitting the carriage of not more than 36 passengers .. .. .. .. .. ..

(c) for the issue of a new certificate in lieu of an existing certificate--

(i) changing the ship's plying limits .. .. .. ..

(ii) decreasing the number of passengers which the ship may carry .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(iii) increasing the number of passengers which the ship may carry :--

for the first 200, or fraction of 200, extra passengers for every additional 200, or fraction of 200, extra passengers .. .. .. .. .. ..

(iv) changing the owner of the ship .. .. .. ..

(v) any other change .. .. .. .. .. ..

(vi) For ships covered by subparagraph (b) of this Article, one half of the fees mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) of this paragragh shall be payable.

(d) for a memorandum under Section 21 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act, 1952 .

(i) memorandum for each particular voyage .. .. ..

(ii) for each visit of a Surveyor to a ship .. .. ..

Maximum Fee .. .. .. .. .. ..

(e) copy of a certificate mentioned in this Article .. .. ..

(a) Ships not exceeding 1,600 tons .. .. .. .. ..

(b) Ships exceeding 1,600 tons but not exceeding 3,000 tons .. .. .. .. ..

(c) Ships exceeding 3,000 tons .. .. .. .. ..

(d) Copy of safety equipment certificate .. .. ..

For a complete inspection of a ship--

Not exceeding 500 tons .. .. .. ..

Exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 1,600 ..

Exceeding 1,600 tons but not exceeding 3,000 . .

Exceeding 3,000 tons .. .. .. ..

For a partial inspection--

For each visit made to the ship .. .. ..

Maximum fee .. .. .. .. ..

For each visit made to the ship .. .. ..

Maximum fee .. .. .. .. ..

Boats 20 ft. length and under: per boat .. ..

Boats over 20 ft. length--certified to carry not more than 60 persons: per boat .. .. ..

Boats certified to carry 60 persons but not more than 85 persons: per boat .. .. .. .. .. ..

Boats certified to carry more than 85 persons : per boat .. .. .. .. .. ..

Motor boats certified to carry more up to 60 persons : per boat .. .. .. .. .. ..

Motor boats certified to carry more than 60 persons but not more than 85 persons: per boat ..

Motor boats certified to carry more than 85 persons but not more than 99 persons : per boat .. ..

Motor boats certified to carry more than 99 persons: per boat .. .. .. .. .. ..

Engine set for a motor boat .. .. .. ..

Buoyant apparatus 12s. 0d. per unit, with a minimum fee of .. .. .. .. ..

Inflatable liferaft: per unit .. .. .. ..

Hand propelling gear fitted to new or existing boats inspected for the same vessel or included in the same order and inspected at the same works ..

For each of first two sets .. .. ..

For each additional set .. .. ..

(a) For the inspection of a ship on the application of the owner (not being an inspection for the purpose of issuing a passenger certificate or a radio or a radio exemption certificate) for the purpose of seeing that she is properly provided with a radio installation and radio officers or radio-telephone operators--

(i) Ships not exceeding 1,600 tons .. ..

(ii) Ships exceeding 1,600 tons .. .. ..

(b) For the inspection of a ship for such purposes, otherwise than on the application of the owner, if the ship is found not to be properly provided with a radio installation and radio officers or radio-telephone operators--

For each visit made to the ship .. ..

Maximum fee .. .. .. .. ..

(a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this Article for measurement of Part II tonnage in the case of a ship--

(i) not exceeding 50 tons .. .. .. ..

(ii) exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons

(iii) exceeding 100 tons but not exceeding 20,000 tons ..

(iv) exceeding 20,000 tons .. .. .. ..

(b) For measurement of Part II tonnage in a case to which Regulation 4 (3) applies .. .. ..

(c) Subject to paragraph (e) of this Article for measurement of modified tonnage--

(i) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has been previously ascertained .. ..

One half the appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a) of this Article.

(ii) in other cases .. .. .. .. ..

(d) Subject to paragraph (e) of this Article for measurement of alternative tonnage--

(i) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has been previously ascertained .. ..

One half the appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a) of this Article.

(ii) in the case of a ship the Part II tonnage of which has not previously been ascertained, not being a case to which subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph applies .. .. .. ..

The appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a) of this Article plus one half.

(iii) in the case of a ship with modified tonnage ..

(e) For the measurement of tonnage in a case to which Regulation 15 (remeasurement of tonnage of ships registered prior to the coming into operation of the Regulations) applies--maximum fee .. .. ..

The appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a), (c) or (d) of this Article as the case may require.

(f) For remeasurement of tonnage in any case in which in consequence of alterations to the ship, remeasurement of the ship's under-deck tonnage is required .. ..

The appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a), (c) or (d) of this Article as the case may require.

(g) For remeasurement of tonnage in any case (not being a case to which paragraph (f) of this Article applies) in which, in consequence of alterations to a ship, remeasurement of the tonnage of between deck space between the second deck and the upper deck of the ship is required .. .. .. .. ..

One half the appropriate fee shown in paragraph (a), (c) or (d) of this Article as the case may require.

(h) Except in a case for which a fee is payable as above for measurement or remeasurement done at the same time, for remeasurement of tonnage due solely to an alteration of space comprised in one of the following categories of space :--

(i) space on or above the upper deck ;

(ii) propelling machinery space below the upper deck ;

(iii) space described in Regulation 6 (1) (e) ;

(iv) space described in Regulation 11 (a) to (i);

(v) space in a double bottom for water ballast and space in water ballast tanks ;

a fee in respect of each category comprising space so measured as follows:--

in the case of a ship not exceeding 50 tons

in the case of a ship exceeding 50 tons but not exceeding 100 tons

in the case of a ship exceeding 100 tons

13

0

Provided that the total fee in respect of any one such category shall not exceed £27 10s. 0d.

(i) in the case of fishing vessels not exceeding 300 tons .. .. .. .. .. ..

(j) copies of certificates of measurement and build : certified copy of tonnage certificate .. .. ..

£

1

s

18

d

6

(k) certificate of measurement and build containing details of tonnage calculations .. .. .. ..

Minimum fee

These details will be supplied in special cases only.

(a) for the survey of a ship by direction of a Court under Section 463 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894--

(i) by a Surveyor appointed by the Minister for Transport and Power under Section 724 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894--

Ships not exceeding 500 tons

Ships exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 750 tons

Ships exceeding 750 tons

and for every additional 500 tons (if any) or fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 tons, an additional sum of

(ii) By a person appointed for the purpose either by the Minister for Transport and Power or by the Court under Section 463 (3) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894--

ships not exceeding 500 tons

ships exceeding 500 tons but not exceeding 750 tons

ships exceeding 750 tons

and for every additional 500 tons (if any) or fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 tons, an additional sum of

(ii) for being unmarked or being improperly marked with load lines or for failure to deliver up an expired Load Line Certificate--

for each visit by a Surveyor .. .. .. ..

maximum fee irrespective of number of visits ..

(d) for survey before transfer to a foreign flag, the fees payable shall be those set out in paragraph (a) (ii) of this Article.

(i) examination of structural drawings and scantlings ..

(ii) consideration of watertight subdivision arrangements ..

(iii) consideration of fire protection arrangements .. ..

(i) for the consideration of designs of boilers, shafting or other machinery parts, or for the consideration of designs of a fire-detecting system or plans of a froth or carbon dioxide distributing installation for fire extinguishing ..

£

11

s.

0

d.

0

(ii) for certifying letter, if required  ..  ..  ..  ..

(i) for examination of a plan of loading of specially suitable ships or ships with grain fittings .. .. .. ..

(ii) for examination of a plan of loading of ships without fittings, other than specially suitable ships .. ..

(iii) for examining and certifying a copy of a plan of loading subsequent to the examination of the original plan ..

(iv) for examination of an alteration in a plan of loading ..

(v) for inspection of any alteration in the arrangement of fittings for the carriage of grain on a ship necessitating an alteration in the plan of loading .. .. ..

(a) Survey of marine boilers prior to issue of general safety certificate under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894--

(i) For the survey in dry dock of the hull of a ship holding a passenger certificate issued by the Minister for Transport and Power or recognised by him, unless the survey is made during a complete survey of the whole ship and for the issue of a dry-docking certificate--

Ships not exceeding 10,000 tons  .. .. ..

Ships exceeding 10,000 tons .. .. .. ..

(ii) For the survey in dry dock of any other ship, ¼ of the appropriate fee mentioned in Article 1 (a) plus £2 15s. 0d. for each propeller drawn.

For each visit to the ship .. .. .. .. ..

If the inspection of crew spaces is made at the same time as the survey for tonnage measurement, or the survey prior to registry or re-registry, or if the Minister is satisfied that the inspection was made in consequence of an unjustified complaint, no separate fee is chargeable (See Articles 6 and 9).

For the inspection of lights and fog signals on any ship (including issue of Surveyor's report of inspection) :

For each visit made to the ship on the application of the owner or for each visit made where the equipment is found defective .. .. .. .. .. ..

Maximum fee irrespective of the number of visits .. ..

For certified copy of the report .. .. .. ..

Should the inspection of lights and fog signals be carried out in conjunction with the surveys for passenger certificate or safety equipment certificate (Article 2) or measurement for tonnage (Article 6) or re-registry (Article 9), the fees specified for those services cover the inspection of lights and fog signals. Where the inspection of lights and fog signals is carried out as a separate service the fees specified above shall be payable.

(i) inspection of fixed explosive magazine .. .. ..

(ii) inspection of portable magazine at the same time as a fixed

magazine, per magazine .. .. .. .. ..

(iii) inspection of portable magazine where inspection of a fixed magazine is not involved  .. .. .. ..

(iv) attendance of Surveyor at pre-stowage conference on the stowage of explosives .. .. .. .. ..

(v) issue of certificate if magazine is found to be efficient ..

(vi) copy of certificate .. .. .. .. .. ..

Except where otherwise stated and apart from overtime fees referred to in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Article, no separate fees are payable for Surveyors' expenses or subsistence in the State or in Northern Ireland in addition to the fees set out in the preceding paragraphs except--

(i) where a Surveyor is called to a survey or inspection by the owner and is prepared to carry it out but is prevented from doing so by circumstances which it was within the power of the owner, his servants or agents to prevent

(ii) where a Surveyor is called upon to carry out a partial survey away from a normal survey centre for the purpose of the issue of a short-term certificate.

The relevant survey fees together with a fee equivalent in amount to the Surveyor's travelling and subsistence expenses.

All fees and a deposit to cover the travelling and subsistence expenses must be paid in advance in the case of surveys abroad and an undertaking given for the payment of any balance of fees and expenses connected with the service.

6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ..

Before 6 a.m. and after8 p.m. ..

Before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m. .. ..

For inspections in connection with the illumination from a ship of lifeboats in the process of and after launching and for tests of lifeboat searchlights, one-half the fees specified in this subparagraph.

Periods of less than one hour will be charged as one hour according to the scale.

Monday to Friday--before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

When attendance is required before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on the same day the overtime fee will be payable in respect of each period.

These charges cover the whole of the inspection time occupied by the medical inspection.

Where three clear days' notice has been given of the survey or inspection and official arrangements have not allowed of the service being done within office hours, i.e. 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. no, overtime charge will be made.

(a) For the engagement or discharge of seamen (other than members of the crews of fishing boats) before a Superintendent or his duly appointed deputy--

For each of the first 100 men .. .. .. .. ..

For each man in excess of 100 .. .. .. .. ..

For the engagement or discharge of seamen (other than members of the crews of fishing boats), the fees specified in this paragraph shall be charged in addition to those specified in paragraph (a) of this Article and the minimum fee for any visit of a Superintendent to a ship for the purpose of the engagement or discharge of such seamen shall be ..

For each of the first 36 men engaged or discharged ..

If more than 36 men but not more than 100 men are engaged or discharged .. .. .. .. ..

£

6

s.

3

d.

0

For every 50 or fraction of 50 men in excess of 100 engaged or discharged .. .. .. .. .. ..

If any seamen are engaged on board a ship immediately after their discharge on board that ship the additional fee payable by reason of their engagement on board ship shall be half that specified at paragraph (b) of this Article.

The actual travelling expenses of the Superintendent and his assistants between the Mercantile Marine Office and the ship shall be charged in addition in every case.

(c) For attendance of the Superintendent on board ship, by request, to render a service other than the engagement or discharge of seamen (e.g. to attest the insertion of a new clause in the agreement)

£

2

s.

15

d.

0

(d) Engagement or discharge of fishermen at a Mercantile Marine Office, per man  .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(e) Overtime charges-- For the attendance of staff at a Mercantile Marine Office or on board ship (including time spent travelling to and from ship) outside of the usual office hours the following charges are payable in addition to the normal fees for the required service--

For the attendance of staff at a Mercantile Marine Office or on board ship (including time spent travelling to and from ship) outside of the usual office hours the following charges are payable in addition to the normal fees for the required service--

Monday to Friday : 8 a.m. to 9.15 a.m.

4.30 a.m. (Friday 4.15 p.m.)

to 8 p.m. .. .. .. .. ..

8 p.m. to 8 a.m. .. .. .. ..

Saturday : 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  .. .. .. .. ..

8 p.m. to 8 a.m. .. .. .. .. ..

Sundays and Public Holidays

For the first complete half hour and every half hour or part half hour thereafter .. .. .. .. .. ..

s.

16

d.

6

Where the waiting time extends beyond office hours a charge for that part of the waiting time which is outside office hours shall be calculated separately at the rates specified in paragraph (e) of this Article.

(g) Indentures of apprenticeship

For registration of indenture of apprenticeship .. ..

For copy of apprenticeship indenture, excepting in cases where the indenture has been lost by shipwreck or fire at sea, when a copy will be issued free .. .. .. ..

14. Fees for examination for certificates of competency as masters, mates, engineers, skippers and second hands and fees for certain exemptions

For examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion on which a candidate presents himself--

(a) Second Mate of a foreign-going ship .. .. ..

£

9

s.

10

d.

0

First Mate of a foreign-going ship .. .. ..

Master of a foreign-going ship  .. .. .. ..

Mate of a home trade ship  .. .. .. ..

Master of a home trade ship .. .. .. ..

Yacht Master .. .. .. .. ..

For re-examination in the written or in the oral part of the examination only (including signalling)

half the specified fee with a minimum of £4 10s.

Examination in signalling (if taken separately from remainder of the examination for a certificate of competency) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

£

4

s.

10

d.

0

Sailing ship endorsements--

Where a candidate is examined at the same time as for a certificate of competency of the same or of higher grade

If examined separately .. .. .. ..

Voluntary examination in. compass deviation ..

£

12

s.

0

d.

0

Special voluntary examination in signalling, if taken at the same time as the examination for a certificate of competency .. .. .. .. .. ..

If taken at any other time.. .. .. ..

£

4

s.

10

d.

0

Examination in the sight tests only .. .. ..

(b) Second Class Engineer (Steam, or Motor, or combined Steam and Motor)--

(i) For the full examination .. .. ..

(ii) for Part (A) or Part (B) or a portion of either Part, or for exemption from all of Part (A) ..

(iii) for the endorsement (Steam or Motor) examination. .. .. .. .. .. ..

First Class Engineer (Steam, or Motor, or Combined Steam and Motor)--

(iv) for the full examination .. .. .. ..

(v) for Part (A) or Part (B) or a portion of either ..

Part, or for exemption from all of Part (A) . .

(vi) for the endorsement (Steam or Motor) examination .. .. .. .. .. ..

(c) Skippers and Second Hands--

Skipper .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Second Hand .. .. .. .. .. ..

Examination in signalling (if taken separately from remainder of examination for a certificate of competency) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

For re-examination in the written or in the oral part of the examination only ..

If a candidate for any certificate of competency fails in the sight tests only, the fee of twelve shillings for examination in the sight tests will be deducted and the balance of the fee returned. If a candidate fails in any other part of the examination no part of the fee shall be returned.

A candidate for a certificate of competency as Master, Mate, Engineer, Skipper or Second Hand or any person enquiring as to his eligibility for examination, must pay the appropriate fee before any enquiry is made as to his qualifications.

15. Able Seamen and Efficient Deck Hands

(a) Fee for certificate of qualification as Able Seaman or as Efficient Deck Hand .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

s.

9

d.

0

(b) Fee for certificate of qualification issued to an Efficient Deck Hand on his serving the balance of the required sea time and obtaining a certificate of efficiency as Lifeboatman .. .. .. ..

(c) Fee for certificate of qualification as Able Seaman issued under Regulation 4 (2) of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Able Seamen) Regulations, 1957 ( S.I. No. 109 of 1957 ) .. ..

16. Lifeboatmen

Fee for examination for certificate of efficiency as Lifeboatman ..

17. Sight Tests

Fee for examination in sight tests only .. .. .. ..

If a candidate is required to undergo a special examination no additional fee is charged but where a candidate appeals for a special examination a fee of £4 10s. shall be payable which shall be returned if the candidate is successful.

In exceptional cases a second appeal may be allowed for which a fee of £9 10s. shall be payable.

Fee for allotment of signal letters .. .. .. ..

This covers the marking of the letters upon the vessel's certificate of registry.

(1) Inspection of a register .. .. .. .. .. ..

(2) Furnishing of copy of transcript of a ship's register, with particulars of ownership at time of first registry .. .. ..

(3) Furnishing of copy of record of transactions subsequent to registry, for each folio of 90 words, or portion thereof .. ..

(4) Inspection of a ship's records, for inspection of one record ..

(5) For search in registers and records on behalf of applicant, the estimated cost of the labour shall be charged

(6) Certificate of service at sea--

First voyage--search, 2s. 9d.; statement, ls. 3d .. ..

Subsequent voyages--search, 1s. 6d.; statement, ls. 3d. ..

(7) Certificate of deposit of any document .. .. .. ..

(8) Certificate respecting birth, death or marriage--search for one year, 3s. 3d.; extract, 3s. 9d .. .. .. .. ..

(9) Other certified extract or copy of document, for each folio of 90 words or portion thereof .. .. .. .. .. ..

(10) Attendance at Courts of Justice for the production of official logs, lists, etc., per day (see Note (b) of this Article) .. ..

(11) Each document produced in proceedings in Courts of Justice, per day .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(12) Inspection of register of seamen .. .. .. .. ..

(13) Seaman's Record Book and Certificates of Discharge (Dis. A) (See note (c) of this Article) .. .. .. .. ..

(14) For entry of voyages in Seaman's Record Book and Certificates of Discharge (Dis. A) per voyage .. .. .. .. ..

(15) Irish Seaman's Identity Card, if replacement is required, unless the defacement or loss was due to shipwreck or fire at sea ..

(16) Renewal of Certificate as Master, Yacht Master or First Class Engineer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(17) Renewal of Certificate as Mate, Second Class Engineer or Skipper

(18) Renewal of Certificate as Second Hand .. .. ..

(19) Renewal of Certificate as A. B., Efficient Deck Hand, Lifeboat-man, or Cook .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(21) Certified copy of any declaration or document, a copy of which is made evidence by the Merchant Shipping Acts, or a certified copy of or extract from a document declared by the Merchant Shipping Acts to be admissible in evidence--

(i) if the declaration or document relates to the registry of a ship, for each folio of 90 words or part thereof ... ...

(ii) in any other case, for each page or portion thereof ...

1. On initial registry, registry anew, and transfer of registry--

(a) Ships not exceeding 1,500 tons .. .. .. ..

(b) and for every 500 tons (if any) or fraction thereof in excess of 1,500 tons, an additional sum of .. .. ..

(a) Ships not exceeding 400 tons .. .. .. ..

(b) and for every 1,000 tons (if any) or fraction thereof in excess of 400 tons, an additional sum of .. .. ..

(b) Certified copy of the particulars entered by the Registrar in the register book on the registry of the ship, together with a certified statement showing the ownership of the ship at the time being and details of outstanding encumbrances .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

(c) Certified copy of any declaration or document, a copy of which is made evidence by the Merchant Shipping Acts

(d) Any other certified extract from the register book, for each folio of 90 words or portion thereof .. ..