# The Merchant Shipping (Master’s Discretion) Regulations 1997, Regulation 2: Application


These Regulations apply to—
(a) United Kingdom ships wherever they may be;
(b) ships other than United Kingdom ships while they are within United Kingdom waters; and
(c) hovercraft registered in the United Kingdom wherever they may be.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2886/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-masters-discretion-regulations-1997/regulation-2
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