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

S.I. 1989/84 · made 20 January 1989

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.

Made under: Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (Section 58)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-section-52-inquiries-rules-amendment-rules-1989/pdf/uksi_19890084_en.pdf

## Introductory text

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 1970 and now vested in him and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Rules:–

## 1 Commencement 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.

## 2 Commencement and interpretation

The Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules 1982 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.

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