# The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (Amendment) Order 2016, Article 2: Amendment of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995


In section 164 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (issue of certificate by Secretary of State)—
(a) in subsection (1A), omit the words from “or a” to “Convention country”;
(b) after subsection (2) insert —
“(2A) If the Secretary of State is satisfied, on the application for such a certificate as is mentioned in section 163A(2) in respect of a ship registered in any country which is not a Bunkers Convention country, that there will be in force in respect of the ship, throughout the period for which the certificate is to be issued, a contract of insurance or other security satisfying the requirements of Article 7 of the Bunkers Convention, the Secretary of State may issue such a certificate to the registered owner.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1061/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1995-amendment-order-2016/article-2
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