Section 52. (1) The Protector of Emigrants shall cause the vessel to be surveyed by a competent person at the co

52. (1) The Protector of Emigrants shall cause the vessel to be surveyed by a competent person at the cost of the master or owner, with a view to ascertain her seaworthiness, and the extent and nature of her accommodation for emigrants, and to ascertain that she is properly ventilated, and is supplied with all the tackle, apparel and furniture requisite for her intended voyage: Provided that, if the vessel is a steamship having a certificate of survey granted by the Board of Trade or any British Colonial Government or under the Indian 594 Emigration. [ACT XVII (Chapter IX.—Emigrant-vessels.) Indian Steamships Act, 1884, and in force and applicable to her intended voyage, the survey under this sub-section with a view to ascertain her seaworthiness shall not extend to her hull or machinery unless the Protector of Emigrants has reason to believe that, since the grant of the certificate, her hull or machinery has sustained injury or damage or has otherwise become inefficient. (2) If the Local Government is of opinion that the vessel is in all respects suitable for the carrying of emigrants under this Act, and is properly manned and officered, it shall give to the master of the vessel a license to carry emigrants therein specifying the number of emigrants which may be received on board. Accommodation required on board emigrant-vessel.