# The Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (Commencement No. 3) Order 1989, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 7th March 1989
Whereas this Order brings into force Part I (so far as it is not already in force) of and Schedule 1 to the Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (hereinafter called “the Act”);
And whereas it appears to the Secretary of State for Transport necessary or expedient in connection with the coming into force of that Part and Schedule to make the saving provision hereinafter appearing;
Now therefore the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 58(2) and (4) of the Act hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/353/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1988-commencement-no-3-order-1989/introduction
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