# The Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 7th June 1997
Laid before Parliament 20th June 1997
Coming into force 11th July 1997
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 19 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1510/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-tonnage-regulations-1997/introduction
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