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MERCHANT SHIPPING

SAFETY

Made 29th March 1972

Laid before Parliament 11th April 1972

Coming into Operation 1st July 1972

The Secretary of State, in exercise of his powers under section 427 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 as substituted by section 2 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) Act 1949 and amended by section 9 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1964 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Rules:—