# The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993, Paragraph 5

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

Notwithstanding that the Registrar is satisfied as to paragraphs 2 or 3 he may refuse to approve a name—
(a) which might cause offence or embarrassment;
(b) which has a clear and direct connection with the Royal family;

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/3138/schedule/1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-registration-of-ships-regulations-1993/schedule-1/paragraph-5
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