Explanatory note

This Order amends the Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) Order 1972, as amended by the Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) (Amendment) Order 1977, by adding to the reference in Schedule 1 thereto to the Collision Regulations and Distress Signals Order 1977 a reference to the amendments to that Order. The Order also amends the 1972 Order by substituting for references in Schedule 1 thereto to the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Rules 1965 (S.I. 1965/1067) as amended references to the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Rules 1978, and thus applies the 1978 Rules to United Kingdom registered hovercraft and to all other hovercraft within United Kingdom territorial waters.