# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Scheme 1964, Article 16: Interpretation of Part IV, Schedule 6 and the Naval Order


(1) Unless the context otherwise requires, in this Part of this Scheme and in Schedule 6—
(a) any reference to a member of the Merchant Navy or a mariner shall be treated as including a reference to a member of the sea fishing service, a member of the pilotage service, a member of the light vessel service and a salvage worker; and
(b) any reference to service as a mariner in a British ship shall be treated as including a reference to service as a member of the pilotage service, service as a member of the light vessel service and service as a salvage worker.
(2) The Naval Order as applied by this Scheme shall be construed as one with this Scheme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1964/2058/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-scheme-1964/article-16
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