# The Merchant Shipping (EPIRB Registration) Regulations 2000 (revoked)

S.I. 2000/1850 · made 14 July 2000 · revised to 15 April 2026

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-epirb-registration-regulations-2000-revoked/pdf/uksi_20001850_en.pdf

## Introductory text

MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
Made 14th July 2000
Laid before Parliament 19th July 2000
Coming into force 1st September 2000
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## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Application

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## 4 Competent authority

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## 5 Requirement for EPIRBs to be registered

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## 6 Change in registered particulars

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## 7 Offences

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## 8 Defence

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1850 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-epirb-registration-regulations-2000-revoked
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