The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026
The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/35) provides for certain provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21) (and of instruments made, or treated as made, under that Act) and of the Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40) as they apply in relation to ships to apply, in some cases with modifications, in relation to watercraft (as defined in article 3 of that Order).
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Department
Made
23 Mar 2026
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In force
17 Apr 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 112(1)(a) and (c), (3) and (5) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. In accordance with section 112(7)(c) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such organisations in the United Kingdom as appear to the Secretary of State to be representative of persons who will be affected by this Order.
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