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This Order extends to the territories specified in Schedule 1, with the necessary modifications, section 91 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1970, which amends section 1(5) and (6) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1965, as extended to the territories by the Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) (Overseas Territories) Order 1971. The extension of section 91 enables effect to be given in the territories to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (Cmnd. 4332).