# The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020, Regulation 4: Ambulatory reference

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

(1) In these Regulations, any reference to Chapter V is to be construed—
(a) as a reference to Chapter V as modified from time to time; and
(b) as, if Chapter V is replaced, a reference to the replacement.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), Chapter V is modified or replaced if the modification or replacement takes effect in accordance with Article VIII of the Convention.
(3) A modification or replacement of Chapter V has effect at the time such modification or replacement comes into force in accordance with Article VIII of the Convention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/673/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-safety-of-navigation-regulations-2020/regulation-4
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