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Merchant Shipping Act 1995

1995 c. 21 · Enacted 19 July 1995 · Extends to United Kingdom

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An Act to consolidate the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1994 and other enactments relating to merchant shipping.

[19th July 1995]

I1E1Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1C2

Annotations to the whole text

Modifications

C1

Act power to modify or apply conferred (30.3.2006) by Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act 2006 (c. 8), s. 1(5)(b)

C2

Act excluded in part (7.1.2021) by The Merchant Shipping (Home Office Ships) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1551), arts. 1(1), 9

Commencement

I1

Act not in force at Royal Assent; Act in force on 1.6.1996 see s. 316(2) (subject as mentioned in ss. 182, 314, Sch. 14 para. 5)

Extent

E1

Act extends to U.K. except for ss. 18, 193(5), 68, 208 and 210; see ss. 315(1), 68(5), 208(5) and 210(11) respectively

Contents

  1. Part I: BRITISH SHIPS
  2. 1British ships and United Kingdom ships.
  3. 2British flag.
  4. 3Offences relating to British character of ship.
  5. 4Penalty for carrying improper colours.
  6. 5Duty to show British flag.
  7. 6Duty to declare national character of ship.
  8. 7Proceedings on forfeiture of a ship.
  9. Part II: Registration
  10. General
  11. 8Central register of British ships.
  12. 9Registration of ships: basic provisions.
  13. 10Registration regulations.
  14. 11Tonnage ascertained for registration to be tonnage of ship.
  15. 12Tonnage of ships of foreign countries adopting tonnage regulations.
  16. 13Status of certificate of registration.
  17. 14Offences relating to a ship’s British connection.
  18. 15Supplementary provisions as respects fishing vessels.
  19. 16Private law provisions for registered ships and liability as owner.
  20. Ships on bareboat charter
  21. 17Ships bareboat chartered-in by British charterers.
  22. Supplemental
  23. 18Regulation of registration in British possessions by reference to categories of registries.
  24. 19Tonnage regulations.
  25. 20Proceedings on forfeiture of ship.
  26. 21Disclosure of information relating to registration by other government departments.
  27. 22Forgery of documents: Scotland.
  28. 23Interpretation.
  29. Part III: Masters and Seamen
  30. Application of Part
  31. 24Application of this Part.
  32. Engagement and discharge of crews
  33. 25Crew agreements.
  34. 26Regulations relating to crew agreements.
  35. 27Discharge of seamen.
  36. 28Seamen left behind abroad otherwise than on discharge.
  37. 29Discharge of seamen when ship ceases to be registered in United Kingdom.
  38. Wages etc.
  39. 30Payment of seamen’s wages.
  40. 31Account of seaman’s wages.
  41. 32Regulations relating to wages and accounts.
  42. 33Power of superintendent or proper officer to decide disputes about wages.
  43. 34Restriction on assignment of and charge upon wages.
  44. 35Power of court to award interest on wages due otherwise than under crew agreement.
  45. 36Allotment notes.
  46. 37Right of person named in allotment to sue in own name.
  47. 38Right, or loss of right, to wages in certain circumstances.
  48. 39Protection of certain rights and remedies.
  49. 40Claims against seaman’s wages for maintenance, etc. of dependants.
  50. 41Remedies of master for remuneration, disbursements and liabilities.
  51. Safety, health and welfare
  52. 42Obligation of shipowners as to seaworthiness.
  53. 43Crew accommodation.
  54. 44Complaints about provisions or water.
  55. 45Expenses of medical and other treatment during voyage.
  56. Manning, qualifications, training and uniform
  57. 46Application of sections 47 to 51.
  58. 47Manning.
  59. 48Power to exempt from manning requirements.
  60. 49Prohibition of going to sea undermanned.
  61. 50Production of certificates and other documents of qualification.
  62. 51Crew’s knowledge of English.
  63. 52Unqualified persons going to sea as qualified officers or seamen.
  64. 53Medical treatment on board ship.
  65. 54Special certificates of competence.
  66. 55Young persons.
  67. 56Financial assistance for training.
  68. 57Uniform.
  69. Offences by seamen, etc
  70. 58Conduct endangering ships, structures or individuals.
  71. 59Concerted disobedience and neglect of duty.
  72. Disciplinary offences
  73. 60Breaches by seamen of codes of conduct. Not yet in force
  74. Disqualification of seamen and inquiries
  75. 61Inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer.
  76. 62Disqualification of holder of certificate other than officer’s.
  77. 63Inquiry into fitness or conduct of seaman other than officer.
  78. 64Re-hearing of and appeal from inquiries.
  79. 65Rules as to inquiries and appeals.
  80. 66Failure to deliver cancelled or suspended certificate.
  81. 67Power to restore certificate.
  82. 68Power to summon witness to inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer or other seaman.
  83. 69Procedure where inquiry into fitness or conduct of officer or other seaman is held by sheriff.
  84. Civil liability of seamen for offences
  85. 70Civil liability for absence without leave.
  86. 71Civil liability for smuggling.
  87. 72Civil liability for fines imposed under immigration laws.
  88. Relief and repatriation and relief costs
  89. 73Relief and return of seamen etc. left behind and shipwrecked.
  90. 74Limit of employer’s liability under section 73.
  91. 75Recovery of expenses incurred for relief and return, etc.
  92. 76Financial assistance in respect of crew relief costs.
  93. Documentation
  94. 77Official log books.
  95. 78Lists of crew.
  96. 79British seamen’s cards.
  97. 80Discharge books.
  98. 81Handing over of documents by master.
  99. Merchant Navy Reserve
  100. 82Maintenance of Merchant Navy Reserve.
  101. 83Supplementary provisions as respects the Reserve.
  102. Interpretation
  103. 84Interpretation.
  104. Part 3A: International agreements relating to maritime employment
  105. 84AInternational agreements relating to maritime employment
  106. 84BRegulations under section 84A: supplementary
  107. Part IV: Safety
  108. Safety and Health on Ships
  109. 85Safety and health on ships.
  110. 86Provisions supplementary to section 85: general.
  111. 87Provisions supplementary to section 85: dangerous goods.
  112. 88Safety of submersible and supporting apparatus.
  113. Special provisions
  114. 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  115. 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  116. 91Section 91
  117. Assistance at sea
  118. 92Duty of ship to assist the other in case of collision.
  119. 93Duty to assist aircraft in distress.
  120. Unsafe ships
  121. 94Meaning of “dangerously unsafe ship”.
  122. 95Power to detain dangerously unsafe ship.
  123. 96References of detention notices to arbitration.
  124. 97Compensation in connection with invalid detention of ship.
  125. 98Owner and master liable in respect of dangerously unsafe ship.
  126. 99Use of unsafe lighters, etc.
  127. 100Owner liable for unsafe operation of ship.
  128. Temporary exclusion zones
  129. 100APower to establish temporary exclusion zones.
  130. 100BTemporary exclusion zones: offences
  131. Power to require ships to be moved
  132. 100CPower to require ships to be moved. Repealed
  133. 100DOffences in relation to section 100C. Repealed
  134. 100EService of directions under section 100C. Repealed
  135. 100FRequirements to be met by ships in respect of which trans-shipment licences in force.
  136. 100GFailure to comply with prescribed standards in respect of ship in respect of which trans-shipment licence is in force.
  137. Control of, and returns as to, persons on ships
  138. 101Offences in connection with passenger ships.
  139. 102Power to exclude drunken passengers from certain passenger ships.
  140. 103Stowaways.
  141. 104Unauthorised presence on board ship.
  142. 105Master’s power of arrest.
  143. 106Unauthorised persons: offences relating to safety.
  144. 107Return to be furnished by masters of ships as to passengers.
  145. 108Returns of births and deaths in ships, etc.
  146. 108ASafety directions
  147. Part V: Fishing Vessels
  148. Chapter I: Skipper and Seamen
  149. Engagement and discharge of crews
  150. 109Regulations relating to crew agreements.
  151. Wages
  152. 110Payments of seamen’s wages.
  153. 111Regulations relating to wages: deductions. Not yet in force
  154. 112Accounts of wages and catch.
  155. 113Restriction on assignment of and charge upon wages.
  156. 114Right, or loss of right, to wages in certain circumstances.
  157. Safety, health and welfare Not yet in force
  158. 115Hours of work. Not yet in force
  159. Manning and qualifications
  160. 116Production of crew certificates and other documents of qualification.
  161. Offences by seamen
  162. 117Drunkenness on duty. Repealed
  163. 118Unauthorised liquor. Not yet in force
  164. 119Disciplinary offences.
  165. Exemptions
  166. 120Power to grant exemptions from this Chapter.
  167. Chapter II: Safety
  168. 121Fishing vessel construction rules.
  169. 122Fishing vessel survey rules.
  170. 123Fishing vessel certificates.
  171. 124Provisions supplementary to section 123.
  172. 125Prohibition on going to sea without appropriate certificate.
  173. 126Notice of alterations.
  174. Training Not yet in force
  175. 127Training in safety matters. Not yet in force
  176. Part VI: Prevention of Pollution
  177. Chapter I: Pollution Generally
  178. 128Prevention of pollution from ships etc.
  179. 129Further provision for prevention of pollution from ships.
  180. 130Regulation of transfers between ships in territorial waters.
  181. Chapter IA: Waste reception facilities at harbours
  182. 130AGeneral.
  183. 130BWaste management plans.
  184. 130CCharges for and use of waste reception facilities.
  185. 130DSupplementary.
  186. 130EInterpretation of Chapter IA.
  187. Chapter II: Oil Pollution
  188. General provisions for preventing pollution
  189. 131Discharge of oil from ships into certain United Kingdom waters.
  190. 132Defences of owner or master charged with offence under section 131.
  191. 133Defences of occupier charged with offence under section 131
  192. 134Protection for acts done in exercise of certain powers of harbour authorities, etc.
  193. 135Restrictions on transfer of oil at night.
  194. 136Duty to report discharge of oil into waters of harbours.
  195. 136ADischarges etc. authorised under other enactments.
  196. Shipping casualties
  197. 137Shipping casualties. Repealed
  198. 138Right to recover in respect of unreasonable loss or damage. Repealed
  199. 138AApplication of sections 137 and 138 to pollution by substances other than oil. Repealed
  200. 139Offences in relation to section 137. Repealed
  201. 140Service of directions under section 137. Repealed
  202. 141Application of sections 137 to 140 to certain foreign and other ships. Repealed
  203. Enforcement
  204. 142Oil records.
  205. 143Prosecutions and enforcement of fines.
  206. 144Power to detain ships for section 131 offences.
  207. 145Interpretation of section 144
  208. 146Enforcement and application of fines.
  209. 147Enforcement of Conventions relating to oil pollution.
  210. Miscellaneous and supplementary
  211. 148Power of Secretary of State to grant exemptions.
  212. 149Application to Government ships.
  213. 150Annual Report.
  214. 151Interpretation.
  215. Chapter III: Liability for Oil Pollution
  216. Preliminary
  217. 152Meaning of “the Bunkers Convention”, “the Liability Convention” and related expressions.
  218. Liability
  219. 153Liability for oil pollution in case of tankers.
  220. 153ALiability for pollution by bunker oil
  221. 154Liability for oil pollution in other cases.
  222. 155Exceptions from liability under sections 153 , 153A and 154.
  223. 156Restriction of liability for pollution from oil or bunker oil.
  224. 156ALiability under section 153, 153A or 154: supplementary provisions
  225. Limitation of liability under section 153
  226. 157Limitation of liability under section 153.
  227. 158Limitation actions.
  228. 159Restriction on enforcement after establishment of limitation fund.
  229. 160Concurrent liabilities of owners and others.
  230. 161Establishment of limitation fund outside United Kingdom.
  231. Limitation period for claims under this Chapter
  232. 162Extinguishment of claims.
  233. Compulsory insurance
  234. 163Compulsory insurance against liability for pollution.
  235. 163ACompulsory insurance against liability for pollution from bunker oil
  236. 164Issue of certificate by Secretary of State.
  237. 165Rights of third parties against insurers.
  238. Supplementary
  239. 166Jurisdiction of United Kingdom courts and registration of foreign judgments.
  240. 167Government ships.
  241. 168Limitation of liability under section 153A or 154.
  242. 169Saving for recourse actions.
  243. 170Interpretation.
  244. 171Transitory text of this Chapter and power to make transitional provisions.
  245. Chapter IV: International Oil Pollution
  246. Preliminary
  247. 172Meaning of the “Liability Convention”, “the Fund Convention” and related expressions.
  248. Contributions to Fund
  249. 173Contributions by importers of oil and others.
  250. 174Power to obtain information.
  251. Compensation for persons suffering pollution damage
  252. 175Liability of the Fund.
  253. 176Limitation of Fund’s liability under section 175.
  254. 176ALiability of the Supplementary Fund
  255. 176BLimitation of the Supplementary Fund’s liability under section 176A
  256. Supplemental
  257. 177Jurisdiction and effect of judgments.
  258. 178Section 178
  259. 179Subrogation.
  260. 180Supplementary provisions as to proceedings involving the Fund.
  261. 181Interpretation.
  262. 182Transitory text of this Chapter and power to make transitional provisions.
  263. Chapter V: Carriage of hazardous and noxious substances
  264. 182AIntroductory.
  265. 182BPower to give effect to Convention.
  266. 182CPower of Secretary of State to make orders.
  267. Part VII: Liability of Shipowners and Others
  268. Carriage of passengers and luggage by sea
  269. 183Scheduled convention to have force of law.
  270. 184Application of Schedule 6 to carriage within British Islands.
  271. Limitation of liability of shipowners, etc and salvors for maritime claims
  272. 185Limitation of liability for maritime claims.
  273. 186Exclusion of liability.
  274. Multiple fault; apportionment, liability and contribution
  275. 187Damage or loss: apportionment of liability.
  276. 188Loss of life or personal injuries: joint and several liability.
  277. 189Loss of life or personal injuries: right of contribution.
  278. Time limit for proceedings against owners or ship
  279. 190Time limit for proceedings against owners or ship.
  280. Limitation of liability of harbour, conservancy, dock and canal authorities
  281. 191Limitation of liability.
  282. Application to Crown and its ships
  283. 192Application to Crown and its ships.
  284. Regulations requiring insurance or security
  285. 192ACompulsory insurance or security
  286. Part VIII: Lighthouses
  287. Lighthouse authorities
  288. 193General and local lighthouse authorities.
  289. Information to Secretary of State
  290. 194Returns and information to Secretary of State.
  291. Functions of general lighthouse authorities
  292. 195General function of management of lighthouses, etc.
  293. 196Joint discharge of functions.
  294. 197General powers of general lighthouse authority.
  295. 197AGeneral lighthouse authorities: commercial activities
  296. 198Inspection of local lighthouses.
  297. 199Control of local lighthouse authorities.
  298. Inspections by Secretary of State
  299. 200Powers of inspection by Secretary of State.
  300. Powers of harbour authorities as local lighthouse authorities
  301. 201Powers of harbour authorities.
  302. Transfers between general and local lighthouse authorities
  303. 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  304. 203Individual transfers of local lighthouses to harbour authorities.
  305. 204Surrender of local lighthouses.
  306. General light dues
  307. 205Light dues leviable by general lighthouse authorities.
  308. 206Information to determine light dues.
  309. 207Recovery of general light dues.
  310. 208Distress on ship for general light dues.
  311. 209Receipt for general light dues and its production.
  312. Local light dues
  313. 210Light dues leviable by local lighthouse authorities.
  314. Financial and administrative provisions
  315. 211General Lighthouse Fund: expenses and receipts.
  316. 212Establishments of general lighthouse authorities.
  317. 213Estimates or accounts of expenses to Secretary of State.
  318. 214Pension rights of certain employees.
  319. 215Borrowing powers of general lighthouse authorities.
  320. 216Limit on borrowings under section 215.
  321. 217Guarantees by Secretary of State.
  322. 218Accounts of general lighthouse authorities.
  323. Offences in connection with lighthouses, buoys, beacons, etc.
  324. 219Damage etc. to lighthouses etc.
  325. 220Prevention of false lights.
  326. Exemptions from taxes, duties, etc
  327. 221Exemption from taxes, duties, rates etc.
  328. 222Exemption from harbour dues.
  329. 222ADisclosure of information to general lighthouse authorities.
  330. Supplemental
  331. 223Interpretation, etc.
  332. Part IX: Salvage and Wreck
  333. Chapter 1: Salvage
  334. 224Salvage Convention 1989 to have force of law.
  335. 225Valuation of property by receiver.
  336. 226Detention of property liable for salvage by receiver.
  337. 227Sale of detained property by receiver.
  338. 228Apportionment of salvage under £5,000 by the receiver.
  339. 229Apportionment of salvage by the court.
  340. 230Salvage claims against the Crown and Crown rights of salvage and regulation thereof.
  341. Chapter II: Wreck
  342. Vessels in distress
  343. 231Application of, and discharge of functions under, sections 232, 233 234 and 235.
  344. 232Duty of receiver where vessel in distress.
  345. 233Powers of receiver in case of vessel in distress.
  346. 234Power to pass over adjoining land.
  347. 235Liability for damage in case of plundered vessel.
  348. Dealing with wreck
  349. 236Duties of finder etc of wreck.
  350. 237Provisions as respects cargo, etc.
  351. 238Receiver to give notice of wreck.
  352. 239Claims of owners to wreck.
  353. 240Immediate sale of wreck in certain cases.
  354. Unclaimed wreck
  355. 241Right of Crown to unclaimed wreck.
  356. 242Notice of unclaimed wreck to be given to persons entitled.
  357. 243Disposal of unclaimed wreck.
  358. 244Effect of delivery of wreck etc under this Part.
  359. Offences in respect of wreck
  360. 245Taking wreck to foreign port.
  361. 246Interfering with wrecked vessel or wreck.
  362. 247Powers of entry etc.
  363. Chapter III: Supplemental
  364. Administration
  365. 248Functions of Secretary of State as to wreck.
  366. 249Expenses and fees of receivers.
  367. Coastguard services
  368. 250Remuneration for services of coastguard.
  369. Release from customs and excise control
  370. 251Release of goods from customs and excise control.
  371. Removal of wrecks
  372. 252Powers of harbour and conservancy authorities in relation to wrecks.
  373. 253Powers of lighthouse authorities in relation to wrecks.
  374. 254Referral of questions as to powers between authorities.
  375. Interpretation
  376. 255Interpretation.
  377. Part 9A: Wreck Removal Convention
  378. Preliminary
  379. 255A“The Wrecks Convention”
  380. Reporting, marking and removing
  381. 255BWreck reports
  382. 255CLocating and marking wrecks
  383. 255DRemoval by registered owner
  384. 255EImposition of conditions about removal
  385. 255FRemoval in default
  386. 255GLiability for costs
  387. 255HLimitation period
  388. 255IExpenses of general lighthouse authorities
  389. Insurance
  390. 255JWreck removal insurance
  391. 255KFailure to insure
  392. 255LDetention of ships
  393. 255MProduction of certificates
  394. 255NIssue of certificates
  395. 255OCancellation of certificates
  396. 255PThird parties' rights against insurers
  397. 255QElectronic certificates
  398. Supplemental
  399. 255RInterpretation etc.
  400. 255SGovernment ships
  401. 255TSaving
  402. 255UPower to amend
  403. Part X: Enforcement Officers and Powers
  404. Enforcement Officers
  405. 256Appointment of inspectors and surveyors.
  406. 256AScottish officers
  407. Inspection etc powers
  408. 257Powers to require production of ships documents.
  409. 258Powers to inspect ships and their equipment, etc.
  410. 259Powers of inspectors in relation to premises and ships.
  411. 260Provisions supplementary to section 259.
  412. Improvement notices and prohibition notices
  413. 261Improvement notices.
  414. 262Prohibition notices.
  415. 263Provisions supplementary to sections 261 and 262.
  416. 264References of notices to arbitration.
  417. 265Compensation in connection with invalid prohibition notices.
  418. 266Offences.
  419. Part XI: Accident Investigations and Inquiries
  420. Marine accident investigations
  421. 267Investigation of marine accidents.
  422. 268Formal investigation into marine accidents.
  423. 269Re-hearing of and appeal from investigations.
  424. 270Rules as to investigations and appeals.
  425. Inquiries into and reports on deaths and injuries
  426. 271Inquiries into deaths of crew members and others.
  427. 272Reports of and inquiries into injuries.
  428. 273Transmission of particulars of certain deaths on ships.
  429. Part XII: Legal Proceedings
  430. Prosecution of offences
  431. 274Time limit for summary offences.
  432. 275Time limit for summary orders.
  433. 276Summary offences: Scotland.
  434. 277Offences by officers of bodies corporate.
  435. 277AAccessories and abettors
  436. 278Offences by partners, etc. in Scotland.
  437. Jurisdiction
  438. 279Jurisdiction in relation to offences.
  439. 280Jurisdiction over ships lying off coasts.
  440. 281Jurisdiction in case of offences on board ship.
  441. 282Offences committed by British seamen.
  442. Return of offenders
  443. 283Return of offenders.
  444. Detention of ship and distress on ship
  445. 284Enforcing detention of ship.
  446. 285Sums ordered to be paid leviable by distress on the ship.
  447. Special evidential provisions
  448. 286Depositions of persons abroad admissible.
  449. 287Admissibility in evidence and inspection of certain documents.
  450. 288Admissibility of documents in evidence.
  451. 289Inspection and admissibility in evidence of copies of certain documents.
  452. 290Proof, etc of exemptions.
  453. Service of documents
  454. 291Service of documents.
  455. Part XIII: Supplemental
  456. Administration
  457. 292General functions of Secretary of State.
  458. 293Functions of Secretary of State in relation to marine pollution.
  459. 294General power to dispense.
  460. 295Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen.
  461. 296Mercantile marine superintendents.
  462. 297Wreck commissioners, etc.
  463. 298Transmission of documents to Registrar General.
  464. 299Returns, etc to Secretary of State.
  465. 300Forms.
  466. 301Advisory committees.
  467. Financial Provisions
  468. 302Fees.
  469. 302AFunding of maritime services.
  470. 303Expenses of Commissioners of Customs and Excise. Repealed
  471. 304Expenses charged on money provided by Parliament.
  472. 305Payments to be made into Consolidated Fund.
  473. Subordinate Legislation
  474. 306Regulations, rules and orders, etc.
  475. 306APower to make ambulatory references to international instruments
  476. Application of Act to certain descriptions of ships, etc.
  477. 307Application of Act to non-United Kingdom ships.
  478. 308Application of Act to government ships.
  479. 309Application of Act to ships chartered by demise to the Crown.
  480. 310Application of Act to hovercraft.
  481. 311Application of Act to certain structures, etc. Repealed
  482. Special provisions for Scots law
  483. 312Special provisions for Scots law.
  484. Final provisions
  485. 313Definitions.
  486. 313AMeaning of “qualifying foreign ship”.
  487. 314Repeals, consequential amendments and transitional provisions.
  488. 315Extent and application.
  489. 316Short title and commencement.
  490. Schedule 1: Private Law Provisions for registered ships
  491. General
  492. 1Paragraph 1
  493. Transfers etc of registered ships
  494. 2Paragraph 2
  495. 3Paragraph 3
  496. 4Paragraph 4
  497. 5Paragraph 5
  498. 6Paragraph 6
  499. Mortgages of registered ships
  500. 7Paragraph 7
  501. Priority of registered mortgages
  502. 8Paragraph 8
  503. Registered mortgagee’s power of sale
  504. 9Paragraph 9
  505. Protection of registered mortgagees
  506. 10Paragraph 10
  507. Transfer of registered mortgage
  508. 11Paragraph 11
  509. Transmission of registered mortgage by operation of law
  510. 12Paragraph 12
  511. Discharge of registered mortgage
  512. 13Paragraph 13
  513. Definitions
  514. 14Paragraph 14
  515. Schedule 2: Regulations Relating to Submersible and Supporting Apparatus
  516. 1Paragraph 1
  517. Registration of submersible apparatus
  518. 2Paragraph 2
  519. Offences
  520. 3Paragraph 3
  521. Exemptions from regulations
  522. 4Paragraph 4
  523. General
  524. 5Paragraph 5
  525. Schedule 3
  526. Part General Provisions
  527. Ships to which Schedule applies
  528. 1Paragraph 1
  529. Load Line rules
  530. 2Paragraph 2
  531. Chapter United Kingdom ships: Compliance with load line rules
  532. 3Paragraph 3
  533. Submersion of load lines
  534. 4Paragraph 4
  535. Miscellaneous offences in relation to marks
  536. 5Paragraph 5
  537. Issue of load line certificates
  538. 6Paragraph 6
  539. Effect of load line certificate
  540. 7Paragraph 7
  541. Duration, endorsement and cancellation of load line certificates
  542. 8Paragraph 8
  543. Ships not to proceed to sea without load line certificate
  544. 9Paragraph 9
  545. Publication of load line certificate and entry of particulars in official log book
  546. 10Paragraph 10
  547. Inspection of ships
  548. 11Paragraph 11
  549. Chapter Non-United Kingdom ships: Valid Convention certificates
  550. 12Paragraph 12
  551. Compliance with load line rules
  552. 13Paragraph 13
  553. Submersion of load lines
  554. 14Paragraph 14
  555. United Kingdom load line certificates
  556. 15Paragraph 15
  557. Production of certificate to customs and excise officer
  558. 16Paragraph 16
  559. Provisions as to inspection
  560. 17Paragraph 17
  561. Chapter Exemptions: Power to make exemption orders
  562. 18Paragraph 18
  563. Further powers to exempt ships
  564. 19Paragraph 19
  565. Issue of exemption certificates
  566. 20Paragraph 20
  567. Duration and termination of exemptions, and duration, endorsement and cancellation of exemption certificates
  568. 21Paragraph 21
  569. International Load Line Exemption Certificates
  570. 22Paragraph 22
  571. Chapter Subdivision load lines and deck cargo: Subdivision load lines
  572. 23Paragraph 23
  573. Deck cargo
  574. 24Paragraph 24
  575. Chapter Miscellaneous provisions: Notice to consular officer of proceedings against foreign ships
  576. 25Paragraph 25
  577. Delivery up of certificates
  578. 26Paragraph 26
  579. Penalty for false statements etc.
  580. 27Paragraph 27
  581. Admissibility of certificates in evidence
  582. 28Paragraph 28
  583. Convention countries
  584. 29Paragraph 29
  585. Orders, rules and regulations
  586. 30Paragraph 30
  587. Interpretation
  588. 31Paragraph 31
  589. Schedule 3A: Safety Directions
  590. Direction following accident: person in control of ship
  591. 1Paragraph 1
  592. Direction following accident: person in control of land
  593. 2Paragraph 2
  594. Other direction
  595. 3Paragraph 3
  596. Action in lieu of direction
  597. 4Paragraph 4
  598. Enforcement
  599. 5Paragraph 5
  600. Enforcement
  601. 6Paragraph 6
  602. Enforcement
  603. 7Paragraph 7
  604. Enforcement
  605. 8Paragraph 8
  606. Enforcement
  607. 9Paragraph 9
  608. Variation and revocation
  609. 10Paragraph 10
  610. Procedure
  611. 11Paragraph 11
  612. Procedure
  613. 12Paragraph 12
  614. Procedure
  615. 13Paragraph 13
  616. Unreasonable loss and damage
  617. 14Paragraph 14
  618. Expenses
  619. 15Paragraph 15
  620. Jurisdiction
  621. 16Paragraph 16
  622. Ships to which Schedule applies
  623. 17Paragraph 17
  624. Ships to which Schedule applies
  625. 18Paragraph 18
  626. Ships to which Schedule applies
  627. 19Paragraph 19
  628. Ships to which Schedule applies
  629. 20Paragraph 20
  630. Ships to which Schedule applies
  631. 21Paragraph 21
  632. Interpretation
  633. 22Paragraph 22
  634. Savings
  635. 23Paragraph 23
  636. Savings
  637. 24Paragraph 24
  638. Schedule 4: Prevention of Oil Pollution: Transitory Provisions
  639. Part
  640. Chapter III: Liability for Oil Pollution
  641. 152Paragraph 152
  642. Liability
  643. 153Liability for oil pollution in case of tankers.
  644. 154Liability for oil pollution in case of other ships.
  645. 155Exceptions from liability under section 153.
  646. 155AExceptions from liability under section 154.
  647. 156Restriction of liability for oil pollution.
  648. 156ARestriction of liability for oil pollution from ship within section 154.
  649. Limitation of liability
  650. 157Limitation of liability under section 153.
  651. 158Limitation actions.
  652. 159Restriction on enforcement after establishment of limitation fund.
  653. 160Concurrent liabilities of owners and others.
  654. 161Establishment of limitation fund outside United Kingdom.
  655. 162Extinguishment of claims.
  656. Compulsory insurance
  657. 163Compulsory insurance against liability for pollution.
  658. 164Issue of certificate by Secretary of State.
  659. 165Rights of third parties against insurers.
  660. Supplementary
  661. 166Jurisdiction of United Kingdom courts and registration of foreign judgments.
  662. 167Government ships.
  663. 168Limitation of liability under section 154.
  664. 169Saving for recourse actions.
  665. 170Interpretation.
  666. IVInternational Oil Pollution
  667. Chapter Compensation Fund
  668. Preliminary
  669. 172Meaning of “Liability Convention”, “the Fund Convention” and related expressions.
  670. Contributions to Fund
  671. 173Contributions by importers of oil and others.
  672. 174Power to obtain information.
  673. Compensation for persons suffering pollution damage
  674. 175Liability of the Fund.
  675. 176Limitation of Fund’s liability under section 175.
  676. Indemnification of shipowners
  677. 176AIndemnification where damage is caused by ship registered in Fund Convention country.
  678. Supplemental
  679. 177Jurisdiction and effect of judgments.
  680. 178Extinguishment of claims.
  681. 179Subrogation.
  682. 181Interpretation.
  683. Schedule 5: Overall Limit on Liability of Fund
  684. Part I: Permanent provision
  685. Article 4 — paragraphs 4 and 5
  686. 4Paragraph 4
  687. 5Paragraph 5
  688. Part II: Transitory Provision
  689. Article 4 — paragraphs 4, 5 and 6
  690. 4Paragraph 4
  691. 5Paragraph 5
  692. 6Paragraph 6
  693. Schedule 5ZA: SUPPLEMENTARY FUND LIABILITY
  694. Article 4—paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  695. 1Paragraph 1
  696. 2Paragraph 2
  697. 3Paragraph 3
  698. Article 13—paragraph 1
  699. 1Paragraph 1
  700. Article 15—paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  701. 1Paragraph 1
  702. 2Paragraph 2
  703. 3Paragraph 3
  704. Schedule 5A
  705. Text of International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea
  706. Part Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  707. Chapter: Definitions
  708. Article 1
  709. Chapter: Annexes
  710. Article 2
  711. Chapter: Scope of application
  712. Article 3
  713. Article 4
  714. Article 5
  715. Chapter: Duties of State Parties
  716. Article 6
  717. Part Chapter II: LIABILITY
  718. Chapter: Liability of the owner
  719. Article 7
  720. Chapter: Incidents involving two or more ships
  721. Article 8
  722. Chapter: Limitation of liability
  723. Article 9
  724. Article 10
  725. Chapter: Death and injury
  726. Article 11
  727. Chapter: Compulsory insurance of the owner
  728. Article 12
  729. Part Chapter III: COMPENSATION BY THE INTERNATIONAL HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES FUND (HNS FUND)
  730. Chapter: Establishment of the HNS Fund
  731. Article 13
  732. Chapter: Compensation
  733. Article 14
  734. Chapter: Related tasks of the HNS Fund
  735. Article 15
  736. Chapter: General provisions on contributions
  737. Article 16
  738. Chapter: General provisions on annual contributions
  739. Article 17
  740. Chapter: Annual contributions to the general account
  741. Article 18
  742. Chapter: Annual contributions to separate accounts
  743. Article 19
  744. Chapter: Initial contributions
  745. Article 20
  746. Chapter: Reports
  747. Article 21
  748. Chapter: Non-payment of contributions
  749. Article 22
  750. Chapter: Optional liability of States Parties for the payment of contributions
  751. Article 23
  752. Chapter: Organization and administration
  753. Article 24
  754. Chapter: Assembly
  755. Article 25
  756. Article 26
  757. Article 27
  758. Article 28
  759. Chapter: Secretariat
  760. Article 29
  761. Article 30
  762. Article 31
  763. Chapter: Finances
  764. Article 32
  765. Chapter: Voting
  766. Article 33
  767. Article 34
  768. Chapter: Tax exemptions and currency regulations
  769. Article 35
  770. Chapter: Confidentiality of information
  771. Article 36
  772. Part Chapter IV: CLAIMS AND ACTIONS
  773. Chapter: Limitation of actions
  774. Article 37
  775. Chapter: Jurisdiction in respect of action against the owner
  776. Article 38
  777. Chapter: Jurisdiction in respect of action against the HNS Fund or taken by the HNS Fund
  778. Article 39
  779. Chapter: Recognition and enforcement
  780. Article 40
  781. Chapter: Subrogation and recourse
  782. Article 41
  783. Chapter: Supersession clause
  784. Article 42
  785. Part Chapter V: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
  786. Chapter: Information on contributing cargo
  787. Article 43
  788. Chapter: First session of the Assembly
  789. Article 44
  790. Part Chapter VI: FINAL CLAUSES
  791. Chapter: Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession
  792. Article 45
  793. Chapter: Entry into force
  794. Article 46
  795. Chapter: Revision and amendment
  796. Article 47
  797. Chapter: Amendment of limits
  798. Article 48
  799. Article 49
  800. Chapter: Extraordinary sessions of the Assembly
  801. Article 50
  802. Chapter: Cessation
  803. Article 51
  804. Chapter: Winding up of the HNS Fund
  805. Article 52
  806. Chapter: Depositary
  807. Article 53
  808. Chapter: Languages
  809. Article 54
  810. Schedule 6: Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea
  811. IText of Convention
  812. Part II: Provisions having effect in connection with Convention
  813. Interpretation
  814. 1Paragraph 1
  815. Provisions adapting or supplementing specified articles of the Convention
  816. 2Paragraph 2
  817. 3Paragraph 3
  818. 4Paragraph 4
  819. 5Paragraph 5
  820. 6Paragraph 6
  821. 7Paragraph 7
  822. 8Paragraph 8
  823. Other provisions adapting or supplementing the Convention
  824. 9Paragraph 9
  825. 9AParagraph 9A
  826. 10Paragraph 10
  827. 11Paragraph 11
  828. Application of ss. 185 and 186 of this Act
  829. 12Paragraph 12
  830. 13Paragraph 13
  831. Schedule 7: Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976
  832. Part I: Text of Convention
  833. I.The Right of Limitation
  834. Chapter Article 1
  835. Persons entitled to limit liability
  836. 1Paragraph 1
  837. 2Paragraph 2
  838. 3Paragraph 3
  839. 4Paragraph 4
  840. 5Paragraph 5
  841. 6Paragraph 6
  842. 7Paragraph 7
  843. Chapter Article 2
  844. Claims subject to limitation
  845. 1Paragraph 1
  846. 2Paragraph 2
  847. Chapter Article 3
  848. Claims excepted from limitation
  849. Chapter Article 4
  850. Conduct barring limitation
  851. Chapter Article 5
  852. Counterclaims
  853. II.Limits of Liability
  854. Chapter Article 6
  855. The general limits
  856. 1Paragraph 1
  857. 2Paragraph 2
  858. 4Paragraph 4
  859. Chapter Article 7
  860. The limit for passenger claims
  861. 1Paragraph 1
  862. 2Paragraph 2
  863. Chapter Article 8
  864. Unit of Account
  865. Chapter Article 9
  866. Aggregation of claims
  867. 1Paragraph 1
  868. 2Paragraph 2
  869. Chapter Article 10
  870. Limitation of liability without constitution of a limitation fund
  871. 1Paragraph 1
  872. 2Paragraph 2
  873. 3Paragraph 3
  874. III.The Limitation Fund
  875. Chapter Article 11
  876. Constitution of the Fund
  877. 1Paragraph 1
  878. 2Paragraph 2
  879. 3Paragraph 3
  880. Chapter Article 12
  881. Distribution of the fund
  882. 1Paragraph 1
  883. 2Paragraph 2
  884. 3Paragraph 3
  885. 4Paragraph 4
  886. Chapter Article 13
  887. Bar to other actions
  888. 1Paragraph 1
  889. 2Paragraph 2
  890. 3Paragraph 3
  891. Chapter Article 14
  892. Governing law
  893. IV.Scope of Application
  894. Chapter Article 15
  895. 2Paragraph 2
  896. Chapter ARTICLE 18: Reservations
  897. 1Paragraph 1
  898. Part II: Provisions having effect in connection with Convention
  899. Interpretation
  900. 1Paragraph 1
  901. Right to limit liability
  902. 2Paragraph 2
  903. 2AParagraph 2A Repealed
  904. Claims subject to limitation
  905. 3Paragraph 3
  906. Claims excluded from limitation
  907. 4Paragraph 4
  908. The general limits
  909. 5Paragraph 5
  910. Limit for passenger claims
  911. 6Paragraph 6
  912. Units of Account
  913. 7Paragraph 7
  914. Constitution of fund
  915. 8Paragraph 8
  916. Distribution of fund
  917. 9Paragraph 9
  918. Bar to other actions
  919. 10Paragraph 10
  920. Meaning of “court”
  921. 11Paragraph 11
  922. Meaning of “ship”
  923. 12Paragraph 12
  924. Meaning of “State Party”
  925. 13Paragraph 13
  926. Schedule 8: Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses
  927. 1Paragraph 1
  928. 2Paragraph 2
  929. 3Paragraph 3
  930. 4Paragraph 4
  931. 4AParagraph 4A
  932. 5Paragraph 5
  933. Schedule 9
  934. 1Paragraph 1
  935. 2Paragraph 2
  936. 3Paragraph 3
  937. 4Paragraph 4
  938. 5Paragraph 5
  939. Schedule 10: Local Light Dues: Objections
  940. Paragraph
  941. Schedule 11: International Convention on Salvage 1989
  942. Part I: Text of Convention
  943. I— General Provisions
  944. Chapter Article 1
  945. Definitions
  946. Chapter Article 2
  947. Application of the Convention
  948. Chapter Article 3
  949. Platforms and drilling units
  950. Chapter Article 4
  951. State-owned vessels
  952. 1Paragraph 1
  953. 2Paragraph 2
  954. Chapter Article 5
  955. Salvage operations controlled by public authorities
  956. 1Paragraph 1
  957. 2Paragraph 2
  958. 3Paragraph 3
  959. Chapter Article 6
  960. Salvage contracts
  961. 1Paragraph 1
  962. 2Paragraph 2
  963. 3Paragraph 3
  964. Chapter Article 7
  965. Annulment and modification of contracts
  966. II— Performance of Salvage Operations
  967. Chapter Article 8
  968. Duties of the salvor and of the owner and master
  969. 1Paragraph 1
  970. 2Paragraph 2
  971. Chapter Article 9
  972. Rights of coastal States
  973. Chapter Article 10
  974. Duty to render assistance
  975. 1Paragraph 1
  976. 2Paragraph 2
  977. 3Paragraph 3
  978. Chapter Article 11
  979. Co-operation
  980. III— Rights of Salvors
  981. Chapter Article 12
  982. Conditions for reward
  983. 1Paragraph 1
  984. 2Paragraph 2
  985. 3Paragraph 3
  986. Chapter Article 13
  987. Criteria for fixing the reward
  988. 1Paragraph 1
  989. 2Paragraph 2
  990. 3Paragraph 3
  991. Chapter Article 14
  992. Special compensation
  993. 1Paragraph 1
  994. 2Paragraph 2
  995. 3Paragraph 3
  996. 4Paragraph 4
  997. 5Paragraph 5
  998. 6Paragraph 6
  999. Chapter Article 15
  1000. Apportionment between salvors
  1001. 1Paragraph 1
  1002. 2Paragraph 2
  1003. Chapter Article 16
  1004. Salvage of persons
  1005. 1Paragraph 1
  1006. 2Paragraph 2
  1007. Chapter Article 17
  1008. Services rendered under existing contracts
  1009. Chapter Article 18
  1010. The effect of salvor’s misconduct
  1011. Chapter Article 19
  1012. Prohibition of salvage operations
  1013. IV— Claims and Actions
  1014. Chapter Article 20
  1015. Maritime lien
  1016. 1Paragraph 1
  1017. 2Paragraph 2
  1018. Chapter Article 21
  1019. Duty to provide security
  1020. 1Paragraph 1
  1021. 2Paragraph 2
  1022. 3Paragraph 3
  1023. Chapter Article 22
  1024. Interim payment
  1025. 1Paragraph 1
  1026. 2Paragraph 2
  1027. Chapter Article 23
  1028. Limitation of actions
  1029. 1Paragraph 1
  1030. 2Paragraph 2
  1031. 3Paragraph 3
  1032. Chapter Article 24
  1033. Interest
  1034. Chapter Article 25
  1035. State-owned cargoes
  1036. Chapter Article 26
  1037. Humanitarian cargoes
  1038. Chapter Article 27
  1039. Publication of arbitral awards
  1040. Part II: Provisions having effect in connection with Convention
  1041. Interpretation
  1042. 1Paragraph 1
  1043. Claims excluded from Convention
  1044. 2Paragraph 2
  1045. Assistance to persons in danger at sea
  1046. 3Paragraph 3
  1047. The reward and special compensation: the common understanding
  1048. 4Paragraph 4
  1049. Recourse for life salvage payment
  1050. 5Paragraph 5
  1051. Meaning of “judicial proceedings”
  1052. 6Paragraph 6
  1053. Meaning of “State Party”
  1054. 7Paragraph 7
  1055. Schedule 11ZAWrecks Convention
  1056. Article 1Definitions
  1057. 1Paragraph 1
  1058. 2Paragraph 2
  1059. 3Paragraph 3
  1060. 4Paragraph 4
  1061. 5Paragraph 5
  1062. 6Paragraph 6
  1063. 7Paragraph 7
  1064. 8Paragraph 8
  1065. 9Paragraph 9
  1066. 10Paragraph 10
  1067. 11Paragraph 11
  1068. 12Paragraph 12
  1069. 13Paragraph 13
  1070. Objectives and general principles
  1071. 1Paragraph 1
  1072. 2Paragraph 2
  1073. 3Paragraph 3
  1074. 4Paragraph 4
  1075. 5Paragraph 5
  1076. Scope of application
  1077. 1Paragraph 1
  1078. 2Paragraph 2
  1079. 3Paragraph 3
  1080. 4Paragraph 4
  1081. 5Paragraph 5
  1082. Exclusions
  1083. 1Paragraph 1
  1084. 2Paragraph 2
  1085. 3Paragraph 3
  1086. 4Paragraph 4
  1087. Reporting wrecks
  1088. 1Paragraph 1
  1089. 2Paragraph 2
  1090. Article 6Determination of hazard
  1091. Locating wrecks
  1092. 1Paragraph 1
  1093. 2Paragraph 2
  1094. Marking of wrecks
  1095. 1Paragraph 1
  1096. 2Paragraph 2
  1097. 3Paragraph 3
  1098. Measures to facilitate the removal of wrecks
  1099. 1Paragraph 1
  1100. 2Paragraph 2
  1101. 3Paragraph 3
  1102. 4Paragraph 4
  1103. 5Paragraph 5
  1104. 6Paragraph 6
  1105. 7Paragraph 7
  1106. 8Paragraph 8
  1107. 9Paragraph 9
  1108. 10Paragraph 10
  1109. 11Paragraph 11
  1110. Liability of the owner
  1111. 1Paragraph 1
  1112. 2Paragraph 2
  1113. 3Paragraph 3
  1114. 4Paragraph 4
  1115. Exceptions to liability
  1116. 1Paragraph 1
  1117. 2Paragraph 2
  1118. Compulsory insurance or other financial security
  1119. 1Paragraph 1
  1120. 2Paragraph 2
  1121. 3Paragraph 3
  1122. 4Paragraph 4
  1123. 5Paragraph 5
  1124. 6Paragraph 6
  1125. 7Paragraph 7
  1126. 8Paragraph 8
  1127. 9Paragraph 9
  1128. 10Paragraph 10
  1129. 11Paragraph 11
  1130. 12Paragraph 12
  1131. 13Paragraph 13
  1132. 14Paragraph 14
  1133. Article 13Time limits
  1134. Amendment provisions
  1135. 1Paragraph 1
  1136. 2Paragraph 2
  1137. Settlement of disputes
  1138. 1Paragraph 1
  1139. 2Paragraph 2
  1140. 3Paragraph 3
  1141. 4Paragraph 4
  1142. 5Paragraph 5
  1143. Article 16Relationship to other conventions and international agreements
  1144. Article 17Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession
  1145. Entry into force
  1146. 1Paragraph 1
  1147. 2Paragraph 2
  1148. Denunciation
  1149. 1Paragraph 1
  1150. 2Paragraph 2
  1151. 3Paragraph 3
  1152. Depositary
  1153. 1Paragraph 1
  1154. 2Paragraph 2
  1155. 3Paragraph 3
  1156. Article 21Languages
  1157. Schedule 11A: Funding of maritime services
  1158. Interpretation
  1159. 1Paragraph 1
  1160. Charges in respect of maritime matters
  1161. 2Paragraph 2
  1162. Charges relating to expenses payable out of General Lighthouse Fund
  1163. 3Paragraph 3
  1164. Ships in respect of which charges may be imposed
  1165. 4Paragraph 4
  1166. Persons by whom charges to be paid
  1167. 5Paragraph 5
  1168. Amount of charges
  1169. 6Paragraph 6
  1170. Powers to require information
  1171. 7Paragraph 7
  1172. Disclosure of information
  1173. 8Paragraph 8
  1174. Collection and recovery, etc.
  1175. 9Paragraph 9
  1176. 10Paragraph 10
  1177. Distress
  1178. 11Paragraph 11
  1179. Further powers in relation to General Lighthouse Fund etc
  1180. 12Paragraph 12
  1181. 13Paragraph 13
  1182. Supplementary
  1183. 14Paragraph 14
  1184. 15Paragraph 15
  1185. 16Paragraph 16
  1186. Schedule 12Repeals
  1187. Schedule 13: Consequential Amendments
  1188. General Pier and Harbour Act 1861 Amendment Act 1862 (c. 19)
  1189. 1Paragraph 1
  1190. Sea Fisheries Act 1868 (c. 45)
  1191. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1192. Lloyd’s Act 1871 (c. xxi)
  1193. 3Paragraph 3
  1194. Slave Trade Act 1873 (c. 88)
  1195. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1196. Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17)
  1197. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1198. Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)
  1199. 6Paragraph 6
  1200. Submarine Telegraph Act 1885 (c. 49)
  1201. 7Paragraph 7
  1202. Foreign Jurisdiction Act 1890 (c. 37)
  1203. 8Paragraph 8
  1204. Fisheries Act 1891 (c. 37)
  1205. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  1206. Commissioners for Oaths Act 1891 (c. 50)
  1207. 10Paragraph 10
  1208. Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act 1895 (c.21)
  1209. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  1210. Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act 1912 (c. 10)
  1211. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  1212. Trustee Act 1925 (c. 19)
  1213. 13Paragraph 13
  1214. Whaling Industry (Regulations) Act 1934 (c. 49)
  1215. 14Paragraph 14
  1216. Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49)
  1217. 15Paragraph 15
  1218. Public Health (Drainage of Trade Premises) Act 1937 (c. 40)
  1219. 16Paragraph 16
  1220. Superannuation (Various Services) Act 1938 (c. 13)
  1221. 17Paragraph 17
  1222. Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 (c. 75)
  1223. 18Paragraph 18
  1224. Pensions (Navy, Army, Air Force and Mercantile Marine) Act 1939 (c. 83)
  1225. 19Paragraph 19
  1226. Public Health (Scotland) Act 1945 (c.15)
  1227. 20Paragraph 20
  1228. Crown Proceedings Act 1947 (c. 44)
  1229. 21Paragraph 21
  1230. British Nationality Act 1948 (c. 56)
  1231. 22Paragraph 22
  1232. Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 1948 (c. 23 (N.I.))
  1233. 23Paragraph 23
  1234. Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54)
  1235. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  1236. Coast Protection Act 1949 (c. 74)
  1237. 25Paragraph 25
  1238. Registered Designs Act 1949 (c. 88)
  1239. 26Paragraph 26 Repealed
  1240. Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland) Act 1951 (c.66)
  1241. 27Paragraph 27
  1242. Post Office Act 1953 (c. 36)
  1243. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  1244. Administration of Justice Act 1956 (c. 46)
  1245. 29Paragraph 29
  1246. Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958 (c. 23 (N.I.))
  1247. 30Paragraph 30
  1248. Factories Act 1961 (c. 34)
  1249. 31Paragraph 31
  1250. Pipe-Lines Act 1962 (c. 58)
  1251. 32Paragraph 32
  1252. Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40)
  1253. 33Paragraph 33
  1254. Contracts of Employment and Redundancy Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (c. 19 (N.I.))
  1255. 34Paragraph 34
  1256. Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (c. 20 (N.I.))
  1257. 35Paragraph 35
  1258. Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 17 (N.I.))
  1259. 36Paragraph 36
  1260. Finance Act 1966 (c. 18)
  1261. 37Paragraph 37
  1262. Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (c. 84)
  1263. 38Paragraph 38
  1264. Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 (c. 36 (N.I.))
  1265. 39Paragraph 39
  1266. Consular Relations Act 1968 (c. 18)
  1267. 40Paragraph 40
  1268. Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41)
  1269. 41Paragraph 41
  1270. Hovercraft Act 1968 (c. 59)
  1271. 42Paragraph 42
  1272. Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)
  1273. 43Paragraph 43
  1274. Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 1 (N.I.))
  1275. 44Paragraph 44
  1276. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 (c. 19)
  1277. 45Paragraph 45
  1278. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)
  1279. 46Paragraph 46
  1280. Industry Act 1972 (c. 63)
  1281. 47Paragraph 47
  1282. Education (Work Experience) Act 1973 (c. 23)
  1283. 48Paragraph 48 Repealed
  1284. Fishery Limits Act 1976 (c. 86)
  1285. 49Paragraph 49
  1286. Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industry Act 1977 (c. 3)
  1287. 50Paragraph 50
  1288. Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/2157 (NI 28))
  1289. 51Paragraph 51
  1290. Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)
  1291. 52Paragraph 52
  1292. Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)
  1293. 53Paragraph 53
  1294. Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979 (c. 5)
  1295. 54Paragraph 54
  1296. Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
  1297. 55Paragraph 55
  1298. Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44)
  1299. 56Paragraph 56
  1300. Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/1086 (NI 12))
  1301. 57Paragraph 57
  1302. Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)
  1303. 58Paragraph 58
  1304. Senior Courts Act 1981 (c. 54)
  1305. 59Paragraph 59
  1306. Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/226 (NI 6))
  1307. 60Paragraph 60
  1308. Clean Air (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/158 (NI 14))
  1309. 61Paragraph 61
  1310. Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1115 (NI 22))
  1311. 62Paragraph 62
  1312. Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (NI 26))
  1313. 63Paragraph 63
  1314. Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)
  1315. 64Paragraph 64
  1316. Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Act 1982 (c. 23)
  1317. 65Paragraph 65 Repealed
  1318. Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27)
  1319. 66Paragraph 66
  1320. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45)
  1321. 67Paragraph 67
  1322. British Fishing Boats Act 1983 (c. 8)
  1323. 68Paragraph 68 Repealed
  1324. Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (c. 22)
  1325. 69Paragraph 69
  1326. Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 26)
  1327. 70Paragraph 70
  1328. Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)
  1329. 71Paragraph 71
  1330. County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
  1331. 72Paragraph 72
  1332. Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 (c. 47)
  1333. 73Paragraph 73
  1334. Dangerous Vessels Act 1985 (c. 22)
  1335. 74Paragraph 74
  1336. Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (c. 48)
  1337. 75Paragraph 75
  1338. Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (c. 35)
  1339. 76Paragraph 76
  1340. Wages Act 1986 (c. 48)
  1341. 77Paragraph 77
  1342. Petroleum Act 1987 (c. 12)
  1343. 78Paragraph 78
  1344. Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18)
  1345. 79Paragraph 79
  1346. Pilotage Act 1987 (c. 21)
  1347. 80Paragraph 80
  1348. Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53)
  1349. 81Paragraph 81
  1350. Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4)
  1351. 82Paragraph 82
  1352. Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)
  1353. 83Paragraph 83
  1354. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)
  1355. 84Paragraph 84
  1356. Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
  1357. 85Paragraph 85
  1358. Wages (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/796 (NI 7))
  1359. 86Paragraph 86
  1360. Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (c. 5)
  1361. 87Paragraph 87
  1362. Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)
  1363. 88Paragraph 88
  1364. Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)
  1365. 89Paragraph 89
  1366. Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)
  1367. 90Paragraph 90
  1368. Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59)
  1369. 91Paragraph 91
  1370. Dangerous Vessels (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/1219 (NI 10))
  1371. 92Paragraph 92
  1372. Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)
  1373. 93Paragraph 93
  1374. Clean Air Act 1993 (c. 11)
  1375. 94Paragraph 94
  1376. Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23)
  1377. 95Paragraph 95
  1378. Schedule 14: Transitory, Saving and Transitional Provisions
  1379. Extra-territorial provisions
  1380. 1Paragraph 1
  1381. References to registration in other legislation
  1382. 2Paragraph 2
  1383. Qualifications: certificates of A.B.
  1384. 3Paragraph 3
  1385. Manning: certificates existing in 1979
  1386. 4Paragraph 4
  1387. Masters and seamen: postponed commencements
  1388. 5Paragraph 5
  1389. Masters and seamen and documents: transitory provisions
  1390. 6Paragraph 6
  1391. Safety provisions: saving of instruments, etc
  1392. 7Paragraph 7
  1393. Oil pollution: saving for certain transitional provisions
  1394. 8Paragraph 8
  1395. Lighthouses: dependencies
  1396. 9Paragraph 9
  1397. Lighthouses: Scotland
  1398. 10Paragraph 10
  1399. Wreck and salvage: Cinque ports
  1400. 11Paragraph 11
  1401. Wreck: Liability for damage in case of plundered vessel in Scotland
  1402. 12Paragraph 12
  1403. Behring Sea Award
  1404. 13Paragraph 13
  1405. Schedule: Table of Derivations
  1406. 1Notes
  1407. 2Paragraph 2
  1408. 3Paragraph 3
  1409. 4Paragraph 4
  1410. 5Paragraph 5
  1411. 6Paragraph 6
  1412. 7Paragraph 7
  1413. 8Paragraph 8