# The Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
SAFETY
Made 24th June 1998
Laid before Parliament 29th June 1998
Coming into force 1st July 1998
Whereas in so far as these Regulations are made under section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 the Secretary of State has consulted the persons referred to in section 86(4) of that Act;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, in exercise of the powers conferred by—
(i) section 85(1)(a) and (b), (3) and (5) to (7) and 86(1) of that Act; and
(ii) the Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution) (SOLAS) Order 1998;
and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1561/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-international-safety-management-ism-code-regulations-1998/introduction
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