# The Port Security (Port of Peterhead) Designation Order 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Merchant Shipping
Maritime Security
Made 4th December 2013
Laid before Parliament 17th December 2013
Coming into force 9th January 2014
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/2013/3079/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-security-port-of-peterhead-designation-order-2013/introduction
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