# The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 15th June 2026
Laid before Parliament 17th June 2026
Coming into force 9th July 2026
The Secretary of State, with the consent of the Treasury, makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 84A(1)(a), 84B(4)(a) and (c) and (5) to (7) and 302(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/598/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-maritime-labour-convention-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2026/introduction
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