# Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Section 13: Status of certificate of registration.


The certificate of registration of a British ship shall be used only for the lawful navigation of the ship, and shall not be subject to detention to secure any private right or claim.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1995/section-13
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