Task: Translation
Input (Xhosa): Eyona nto yenza njengokukhusela kwemfuno ngokwexesha elingenamgangatho lobukhulu kunye nolwandlekazi olubekwe phantsi ngokomthetho.
Output (English): The purpose was as an association for protecting their interests at a time when no standards of strength and sea- worthiness were laid down by law.