# The Scalloway, Shetland, Pilotage Order 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
PILOTAGE
Made 5th October 1987
Laid before Parliament 16th October 1987
Coming into force 21st December 1987
Whereas the Shetland Islands Council has applied for a Pilotage Order in accordance with the Pilotage Orders (Applications) Regulations 1980; and whereas no objection to the application has been received:
Now therefore the Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Pilotage Act 1983 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1756/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scalloway-shetland-pilotage-order-1987/introduction
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