Regulations on Port Services at Commercial Ports Article 17
This English translation was last updated on 2023-04-26, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-09-23. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
After encountering a serious vibration due to a typhoon, bad weather, or a shift of the berth, the captain of a laying up ship shall supervise those seafarers on duty in examining the ship thoroughly and send a formal report to the maritime and port authority or its designated institution for endorsement. If necessary, the maritime and port authority or its designated institution is entitled to assign a representative to inspect the ship and require the captain to take necessary responsive measures.
中文原文 商港港務管理規則第17條
停航船舶遇有颱風、惡劣天氣受劇烈震動或移動船位後，由船方督導船長督率留值船員施行全船詳細檢查，並作成書面報告送航港局或指定機關簽證，航港局或指定機關於必要時得派員查驗，並要求船長採取回應措施。