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PROTECTION OF WRECKS

Made 5th February 1993

Laid before Parliament 6th February 1993

Coming into force 8th February 1993

The Secretary of State being satisfied that the vessel identified in article 2 of the following Order is, because of oil contained in it, in a condition which makes it a potential danger to life or property, and that on that account it ought to be protected from unauthorized interference, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(1) and (2) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973^f1 and all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: