# The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019, Regulation 9: Authorisation of Certifying Authorities

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A person authorised by the Secretary of State as a Certifying Authority must be authorised in accordance with—
(a) the Convention; and
(b) the RO Code .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/42/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-prevention-of-oil-pollution-regulations-2019/regulation-9
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