# The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Commencement No. 12) Order 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 10th April 1987
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 52(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/719/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1979-commencement-no-12-order-1987/introduction
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