Singapore legislation

Regulation 2

of Merchant Shipping (Transit of Cattle by Sea) Rules

Regulation 2

Definitions

Subregulation 1

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —

Definition

“master” includes the person in charge of a vessel;

Definition

“tongkang” includes any boat, barge, lighter, or other vessel, propelled by oars only or by sail only or by oars and sail;

Definition

“vessel” includes steamers, sailing vessels and tongkangs;

Definition

“cattle” includes horned cattle, deer, horses, ponies, mules and asses.

Subregulation 2

For the purposes of these Rules, 3 pigs (not being enclosed in baskets) or 4 sheep or 4 goats shall be deemed to be equivalent to one head of cattle.