# The Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 13th August 2002
Laid before Parliament 14th August 2002
Coming into force 7th September 2002
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to the safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them and to the employment of children and young persons:
And whereas, in so far as the following Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, the Secretary of State has in pursuance of section 86(4) of that Act consulted the persons referred to in that subsection:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and by sections 85(1)(a) and (b), (3), (5) and (7) and 86(1) and (2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2125/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-hours-of-work-regulations-2002/introduction
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