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case shall it exceed 40 per cent. of the net register tonnage of the
vessel.

7. All oil-engine vessels of similar construction to that of clause 5
   will be allowed to load according to the same rule.

8. Vessels of similar construction to that of clauses 4 and 5
   may be allowed by the Superintendent to carry live-stock or other
   cargo on deck according to the deck-space available, instead of by
   the percentage on the registered tonnage. The number of live-stock
   or amount of other cargo which may be carried will be left to the
   discretion of the Superintendent, as it will depend greatly on
   the length and kind of voyage to be made, and the fitness of the
   vessel to carry such cargo.

9. In all cases where timber is carried on deck proper life-lines
   must, before the vessel leaves port, be fitted for the use and safety
   of the crew.

10. Every vessel carrying sawn timber shall have proper chains,
    not more than twelve (12) feet apart, and secured with union screws;
    and vessels carrying logs shall have securing-chains not more than
    eight (8) feet apart, and secured with union screws. Provided that
    masters of iron ships carrying timber on deck may, instead of
    securing sawn timber with chains and union screws, as provided
    for above, secure it by suitable timber flitches not less than 8 in.
    by 3 in. and not more than 12 ft. apart, screwed down to angle
    irons under the topgallant rail, with bolts not less than 7/8 in.
    diameter; and masters of such ships carrying logs may secure them
    with chains not more than 8 ft. apart, secured to bolts on the deck
    or under the rail.

11. Scows with flat bottoms, centre-board keels, and beams four
    times or more the depth of the vessel, built expressly for carriage
    of deck cargo and having no hatches, may be allowed to carry
    cargoes of sawn and balk timber on deck when engaged in the
    intercolonial trade, provided that the height of cargo from keel or
    bottom of vessel does not exceed half the beam and the load-line is
    not submerged; also provided that such ship is inspected by a
    Surveyor, or officer approved by the Superintendent, and he is satis-
    fied about her seaworthiness and her ability to carry the same with
    safety to the ship and the people on board.

Such timber shall be stowed in the following manner, namely,—

(a.) The heaviest timber shall be stowed nearest the deck, and
graduating with the lightest timbers at the surface, so
that the said timber when stowed shall present a flat and
even surface fore and aft and athwartships.
(b.) When hardwood timber is carried the vessel must have one-
third greater freeboard than with the ordinary timber-
load.
(c.) Before any vessel is allowed to clear from New Zealand her
master, owner, or agent shall obtain from a Surveyor or
officer approved by the Superintendent a certificate that
her cargo is a proper one, and is safely stowed and
secured, and is otherwise in accordance with such regu-
lations as may be made in respect of such vessels and their
cargoes.
(d.) No other cargo than sawn or balk timber shall be carried
either to or from New Zealand, and should a breach of
this section be committed the Minister may cancel the
license which has been granted.

DIVISION B, CLASS I.—FOREIGN-GOING STEAMSHIPS CARRYING PAS-
SENGERS AND CARGO.

1. Foreign-going steamships carrying passengers and cargo will
   be granted licenses for carrying coal on deck for ship's consump-
   tion when applied for, subject to the rules and regulations herein
   stated. Such licenses shall be special, and will be classed A and B.

Special Licenses, Class A.

2. Foreign-going steamships must have sufficient coal in bunkers
   to take them past a coaling port, and such steamships can take
   a specified quantity of coal on deck for their consumption to enable
   them to proceed further on their voyage, provided the quantity of
   coal on deck is compatible with the stability and safety of the said
   steamship.