# The Merchant Shipping (Indemnification of Shipowners) Order 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


MARINE POLLUTION
Made 17th February 1987
Laid before Parliament 27th February 1987
Coming into force 1st May 1987
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 5(4)(a) and (6) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1974 (hereinafter called“the Act”) and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/220/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-indemnification-of-shipowners-order-1987/introduction
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