# The Merchant Shipping (ISM Code) (Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING SAFETY
Made 17th December 1997
Laid before Parliament 22nd December 1997
Coming into force 20th January 1998
Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purpose 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;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, and of all other powers enabling him on that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/3022/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-ism-code-ro-ro-passenger-ferries-regulations-1997/introduction
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