(1) The Minister may appoint at such places as he or she deems advisable, competent persons as Surveyors of Ships to inspect—
(a) the boilers and machinery of ships;
(b) the equipment of ships, including ships' tackle, and apparel and appurtenances;
(c) the hulls and superstructures of ships;
(d) the life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety equipment of ships;
(e) the radio-telegraphy and radio-telephony installations of ships;
(f) the stowage and manner of loading of ships' cargoes and the stowage of dangerous goods in ships.
(2) A Surveyor of Ships may be appointed in several capacities to perform different functions.
(3) The survey and inspection of ships, so far as regards the enforcement of the regulations made under this Part, shall be carried out by a Surveyor of Ships or other duly appointed maritime officer or, subject to such conditions as the Minister may impose, by any corporation or society for the survey and classification of ships authorised by the Minister.