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MERCHANT SHIPPING

Made 11th March 2026

Coming into force 12th March 2026

The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 216(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (“the Act”)^f1, and with the approval of the Treasury.

In accordance with section 216(3) of the Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the House of Commons.