Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012
(3) If subsection (1) or (2) is contravened, the master of the vessel commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 3 months.
25. Anchoring and berthing of type 3 vessels carrying Class 1 or Schedule 1 dangerous goods
(1) Unless the Director otherwise permits, a type 3 vessel carrying on board Class 1 or Schedule 1 dangerous goods must not anchor or berth at any place within the waters of Hong Kong other than at—
- (a) a place authorized by a conveyance permit granted in respect of the dangerous goods or explosives;
- (b) the western dangerous goods anchorage; or
- (c) a place that the Director may from time to time direct.
(2) Despite subsection (1), unless the Director otherwise permits, a type 3 vessel carrying on board freight containers containing Class 1 or Schedule 1 dangerous goods must not anchor or berth at any place within the waters of Hong Kong other than at—
- (a) a place authorized by a conveyance permit granted in respect of the dangerous goods or explosives;
- (b) the western dangerous goods anchorage;
- (c) an approved container terminal; or
- (d) a place that the Director may from time to time direct.
(3) Unless the Director otherwise permits, a type 3 vessel carrying on board Class 1 or Schedule 1 dangerous goods must not berth alongside another vessel except for the purpose of loading or unloading the dangerous goods or explosives, and then only between the hours of sunrise and sunset and for the period reasonably required for that purpose.
