Regulation 2

In these regulations:—

• “the Directive” means Council Directive No. 71/349/EEC^f1;

• “inspector” means a person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State to be an inspector for the purposes of these regulations;

• “vessel” means an inland waterway vessel or a coastal vessel.

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

These regulations extend to Northern Ireland.