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313A PDFTitle:SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL REGULATIONSGazette Number:L.N. 282 of 2006
Regulation:39Heading:Lights on junks, etc.Version Date:02/01/2007

(1) Every junk, which is not mechanically propelled, when underway in the waters of Hong Kong at any time between sunset and sunrise shall exhibit-

        (a) the lights prescribed for sailing vessels underway in the collision regulations; or (57 of 1990 s. 7)
        (b) 2 all-round white lights of such intensity as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one nautical mile, one of which shall be placed at the fore masthead and the other at the stern at a height above the uppermost continuous deck of not less than 2 metres.
(2) (Repealed 43 of 1999 s. 91)
(3) If this regulation is contravened, the master of the junk commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5000.