# The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993, Regulation 17: Exemptions from section 5(1) of the Act

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

Section 5(1) of the Act does not apply to:—
(a) salmon cobles;
(b) vessels which are 10 metres overall length and under and which are not propelled by use of an engine; and
(c) vessels which are 10 metres overall length and under which are used to fish for only common eels (Anguila anguilla).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/3138/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-registration-of-ships-regulations-1993/regulation-17
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