17In section 39—
(a)in subsection (1) (which requires a pilot boat to carry the marks mentioned in paragraph (a), to be painted in the colours mentioned in paragraph (b) and to display the flag described in paragraph (c)) paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be omitted; and
(b)in subsection (2) (which provides for a fine for failure to comply with subsection (1)) the words "that the pilot boat possesses all the above characteristics and " and the words from " and also " to " concealed " shall be omitted.