# The Merchant Shipping (IBC Code) Regulations 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


MARINE POLLUTION
MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
Made 26th March 1987
Laid before Parliament 1st April 1987
Coming into force 6th April 1987
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by article 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Order 1987 and after consulting with the persons referred to in section 22(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 21(1)(a) and (b), (3), (5) and (6) and section 22(1) of that Act 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/1987/549/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ibc-code-regulations-1987/introduction
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