S.L. 499.52 ст. 22Marking of a small ship.

(1) Every small ship registered under these regulations shall have a distinguished number and mark assigned to it and distinctly shown on the small ship in such manner as shall be directed by the Authority according to the class to which the small ship belongs. This distinguishing number and mark shall be the same as those shown on the certificate of registry. Small fishing vessels shall carry such marks and numbers assigned thereto by the Department responsible for fisheries and aquaculture. Passage boats shall carry their number with the letter "P" distinctly painted in black on a white band on each side of their stem. Other small ships not referred to in the above paragraphs shall carry the letter "S" and the number assigned thereto.

(2) The person registered as owner of the small ship shall ensure that within thirty days of the date on which the registration of that small ship takes effect, there is clearly painted or affixed to an external surface of the small ship, or on such other part of the small ship which the Authority may approve, the number and mark of its registration, and that such markings are maintained in a good condition and renewed when necessary during the period of registration of the small ship.

(3) Unless the Authority directs otherwise:

(a) the letters and numbers assigned to each small ship shall be at least 15.24 centimetres high and 7.6 centimetres wide with a space between each number or letter of not less than 2 centimetres; and

(b) small ships owned by private individuals shall have their letters and numbers painted in black on a white background, whereas those used for hire shall be painted in white on a black background.

(4) The Authority may direct that the owners of small ships registered under the categories under these regulations shall display their registration number as well as any identification label issued by the Authority.

(5) Subject to the provisions of regulations 45 and 48, a small ship without such identification letters and numbers assigned to it shall be deemed to be an unregistered small ship and the Authority may, unless such small ship is marked within four days from being given notice, order that the small ship be removed and taken into custody. Such small ship will only be returned on payment of all expenses incurred by the Authority and upon production of proof of ownership to the satisfaction of the Authority.