# The Port Security (Port of Oban) Designation Order 2015, Introduction: Introductory text


Merchant Shipping
Maritime Security
Made 9th July 2015
Laid before Parliament 15th July 2015
Coming into force 5th August 2015
The Secretary of State for Transport makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 .
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to port security, measures relating to the safety of ships and the health and safety of persons on them, and maritime transport .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1504/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-security-port-of-oban-designation-order-2015/introduction
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