# The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (Amendment) Order 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Merchant Shipping
Made 2nd November 2016
Laid before Parliament 8th November 2016
Coming into force 30th November 2016
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated in relation to measures relating to maritime transport for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.
The Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and by sections 185(2C) and 306A of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, makes the following Order.

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