# The Fishing Vessels (EC Directive on Harmonised Safety Regime) Regulations 1999, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
Made 28th October 1999
Laid before Parliament 8th November 1999
Coming into force 1st December 1999
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to the safety of ships, and the health and safety of persons on them:
And whereas, in so far as the following Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, the Secretary of State has consulted the persons referred to in section 86(4) of that Act:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and by sections 85(1)(a) and (b), (3), (5) to (7) and 86(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2998/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-ec-directive-on-harmonised-safety-regime-regulations-1999/introduction
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