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MARINE POLLUTION

Laid before Parliament in draft

Made 18th December 1985

Coming into Operation 7th January 1986

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 18th day of December 1985

Present,

The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 20(6) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by section 20(1)(d), (3) and (4) of the said Act and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: