When the survey of a [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] is completed, if the surveyor making it is satisfied that-(a)the hull, boilers, engines and other machinery of the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] are sufficient for the voyage or service intended and in good condition, and(b)the equipments of the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] and the certificates of the master and engineer are such and in such condition as are required by any law for the time being in force as and applicable to the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).], the surveyor shall forthwith give to the owner or master a declaration in the prescribed form containing the particulars mentioned in clauses (a) and (b), and the following further particulars, namely:-(i)the time (if less than one year) for which the hull, boilers, engines and other machinery and equipments of the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, foor " Stem-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] will be sufficient;(ii)the limit (if any) beyond which, as regards the hull, boilers, engines and other machinery or equipments, the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, for " steam-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] is in the surveyor's judgement not fit to ply;(iii)the number of passengers (if any) which the [mechanically propelled vessel] [Substituted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 5, for " steam-vessel" (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).] is, in the judgement of the surveyor, fit to carry, specifying, if necessary, the respective numbers to be carried on the deck and in the cabins, and in different parts of the deck and cabins: the number to be subject to such conditions and variations, according to the time of year, the nature of the voyage, the cargo carried or other circumstances, as the case requires; [* * *] [Omitted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 7, (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).](iiia)[ the nature and quantum of cargo which the mechanically propelled vessel is, in the judgment of the surveyor, fit to carry; and] [Inserted by Act 35 of 1977, Section 7, (w.e.f. 1.5.1978).](iv)any other prescribed particulars.
