# The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Pitcairn) (Amendment) Order 1981, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 18th March 1981
Laid before Parliament 26th March 1981
Coming into Operation 17th April 1981
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 18th day of March 1981
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by section 47(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/427/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1979-pitcairn-amendment-order-1981/introduction
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