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The Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules (Amendment) Rules 1989

S.I. 1989/84 · Made 20 January 1989

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MERCHANT SHIPPING

MASTERS AND SEAMEN

Made 20th January 1989

Laid before Parliament 30th January 1989

Coming into force 20th February 1989

The Secretary of State, in exercise of powers conferred by section 58(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1970f1 and now vested in himf2 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Rules:–

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Footnotes

f1

1970 c. 36.

f2

SeeS.I. 1970/1537.

Contents

  1. 1Commencement and interpretation
  2. 2Commencement and interpretation
  3. Signature
  4. Explanatory note

1Commencement and interpretation

These Rules may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules (Amendment) Rules 1989 and shall come into force on 20th February 1989.

2Commencement and interpretation

The Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules 1982f1 shall be amended by omitting rule 5(2).

Signature

Signed by the authority of the Secretary of State

Michael Portillo

Minister of State,

Department of Transport

20th January 1989

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules 1982, which lay down rules for the conduct of inquiries into the fitness or conduct of officers, by omitting rule 5(2), which laid down qualifications for persons hearing inquiries.