# The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2011, Article 8: Safety directions under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Extent: E+W+S+NI

Article 4 applies to an activity carried on—
(a) by or on behalf of the Secretary of State in exercise of a power under Schedule 3A to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (safety directions);
(b) by any person for the purpose of complying with a direction under that Schedule; or
(c) by any person for the purpose of avoiding interference with action taken by virtue of that Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/409/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-licensing-exempted-activities-order-2011/article-8
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