# The Merchant Shipping (Falkland Islands Colours) Order 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order authorises ships registered in the Falkland Islands to fly as proper colours a flag consisting of the red ensign defaced with the arms of the Falkland Islands.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3147/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-falkland-islands-colours-order-1998/note
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