In forceAmended1985 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1985 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)
359. Exemption from registry
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Last amended by an amending law of 1984.
The following ships shall not be required to be registered:
(a)
any ship not exceeding 15 tons;
ship
Defined · s 2
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;
(b)
any native sailing ship; and
native sailing ship
Defined · s 2
“native sailing ship” means any wooden ship of primitive build of less than 200 tons gross tonnage and not fitted with any mechanical means of propulsion, and includes a junk, tongkang, twakow and any other ship of similar build;
(c)
any fishing vessel licensed under the Fisheries Act [Cap. 111].[397
vessel
Defined · s 2
“vessel” includes any ship or boat or air cushioned vehicle or floating rig or platform used in any form of operations at sea or any other description of vessel;