394. Transitional provisions
Feedback & supportAny ship registered in Singapore prior to 31st January 1969 shall be deemed to be duly registered under this Part and the Registrar may, on application, issue a certificate of registry for such ship.
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;
The annual tonnage tax but not the initial registration fee shall be payable in respect of such ship.
Notwithstanding that the Merchant Shipping Safety Convention (Singapore) No. 1 Order 1953 [S 283/53] has ceased to have effect in Singapore, certificates issued under its provisions in respect of Singapore ships shall remain in force and have the same effect as the corresponding certificates issued under Part III until their expiry or cancellation under the provisions of that Order.[424
Safety Convention
“Safety Convention” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea signed in London on 1st November 1974 and any amendment made thereto which has come into force and has been accepted by the Government;