Explanatory note

This Order amends the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (British Virgin Islands) Order 1980 so as to enable the Minister of Finance to charge for certificates given in pursuance of any provision contained in section 5(2A) of the Merchant (Oil Pollution) Shipping Act 1971 or section 4(13) of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (British Virgin Islands) Order 1975 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (British Virgin Islands) (Amendment) Order 1981.