# The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Compensation Limits) Order 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 3rd October 2003
Laid before Parliament 6th October 2003
Coming into force 1st November 2003
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 157(2) and 176(5) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2559/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-oil-pollution-compensation-limits-order-2003/introduction
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