Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Type Public General Act
Publication 1995-07-19
Last updated 2026-03-31
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles 187
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[^key-1a9436270156a975daae51e052337763]: Words in s. 170(1) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 23(2)(d) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-1b7af73fb16500e382f6ed297a4977a7]: S. 284(8) modified (11.12.2003) by The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2950), regs. 1, 9 (with reg. 3)

[^key-1baba31c8ebd612364f0e4ae97872a07]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (9.6.2015) by The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/782), regs. 1, 54(1)(2)

[^key-1be4dcdf93bdc88cb51b72613556206a]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2017) by The Merchant Shipping (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) and the Port State Control (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/825), regs. 1, 6(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-1d277da1ad773b461ebbc95eee9a9e4c]: S. 49 modified (1.1.2007) by The Merchant Shipping (Inland Waterway and Limited Coastal Operations) (Boatmasters’ Qualifications and Hours of Work) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3223), regs. 1(b), 24(3)

[^key-1d53cdada0bff4a85eb2b10f74da8cde]: Words in s. 40(10) substituted (30.11.2022) by The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 6(2)

[^key-1ddadeffc879c1f3f80663ef0b10d7e0]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (30.11.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1107), regs. 1(2), 11(3), 14(4) (with reg. 3)

[^key-1f725c563fbaea1ac0b3f75349b9ff70]: S. 284(1)-(6) applied (with modifications) (16.8.2004) by The Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1713), regs. 1, 16(3) (with reg. 3)

[^key-1f86b8a4d4313b49e8cc4776477d736f]: Words in s. 135(1) substituted (N.I.) (1.7.2006) by The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1254), art. 1(3), Sch. 3 para. 21; S.R. 2006/257, art. 2(d)

[^key-1fa9264e8a093fa1d5feb55cb26ca939]: Word in s. 128(9)(a) substituted (30.3.2006) by Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act 2006 (c. 8), ss. 2(3), 4

[^key-200ce105c5a52b712ec8c91d95f75132]: S. 258 applied in part (with modifications) (13.10.2014) by S.I. 1997/2962, reg. 27A(2) (as inserted by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Health and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1616), regs. 1(2), 2(18))

[^key-203c66a5ec968f5cd12641c4d466bfe0]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships) (Safety Code for UK Categorised Waters) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/680), regs. 1(2), 22(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-20c2e407aabd8bb5f355c9fc35b5bcc7]: S. 259 applied in part (with modifications) (17.3.2014) by S.I. 2002/2125, reg. 14(4) (as substituted by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/308), regs. 1(2), 2(14))

[^key-20ec94cdfaeafe61a21b5272b03f6248]: Words in s. 297(4) inserted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 10.5.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(b)(ii), Sch. 2 para. 14

[^key-226a99437d9a45497775875ab1f7f1bf]: S. 143(6) applied (with modifications) (29.7.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/737), regs. 1(1), 48 (with reg. 4)

[^key-2276215c80b17717b863a03bdf0c33f3]: Word in Sch. 8 para. 2(2) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 55(3), 72(7)

[^key-2303af7c6d49f127c793b68002f4eabc]: S. 259 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/42), regs. 1(1), 36(1) (with regs. 2, 5)

[^key-234b3fba1af39daa31de399a767f2cbb]: S. 154(2A)(2B) inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 6(6) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-23b57e22ad05c7b3c87c4c5622bf26b6]: Words in s. 131(1)(b) substituted (1.7.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Implementation of Ship-Source Pollution Directive) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1210), regs. 1, 3(3)(c) (with reg. 6)

[^key-24902f4d4ea4d2dd342bb0691c57255e]: Words in s. 92(4)(a)(i) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(4) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-250f2b94cb2fe49861964cc3df0b0744]: S. 144(2)(3) applied (29.7.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/737), regs. 1(1), 41(2) (with reg. 4)

[^key-25107248c472033a7c047dfb1abb635e]: Words in s. 153 substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 4(2) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-265354466cfa378ceb8a556518964cf3]: Sch. 11ZA inserted (5.2.2015 for specified purposes, 14.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011 (c. 8), ss. 1(4), 2(2), Sch.; S.I. 2015/133, arts. 2, 3

[^key-2671c64dd679639ff19989aa2453d2ba]: S. 265 applied (with modifications) (24.11.2011) by The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2601), regs. 1(2), 14(4)

[^key-276f459c59b8d10a9b067ecdebedb75f]: Word in s. 264(6)(b) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 26(3); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-288f2bacb44a794432146172b35cd64e]: S. 85(8) added (19.7.2006 for specified purposes, 2.4.2007 for W. in so far as not already in force, 1.7.2007 for E.S.N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), ss. 5(4), 83(1)(e)(4)(a) (with s. 12(3)(4)); S.I. 2007/204, art. 2(a); S.I. 2007/1375, art. 2(a)

[^key-28f35ed8c84f462028bf8c0bad619ea5]: S. 146(1) applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/330), regs. 1, 15(5) (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-2910ef19d56dd71fb6c5e6f006728c96]: S. 214 renumbered as s. 214(1) (1.2.2014) by Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (c. 25), s. 41(2), Sch. 8 para. 21(2) (with Sch. 11 para. 8); S.I. 2013/2818, art. 5(b)

[^key-295c79774e224ad370832d31ebf6ade2]: Words in s. 35 inserted (7.8.2014) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Consequential and Minor Amendments) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1614), regs. 1, 2(4)

[^key-297a72014902c60c475a7cb04fef95bc]: Ss. 261-266 applied (with modifications) (1.12.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2796), regs. 1, 10(5) (with reg. 3)

[^key-2b74400be97d0aa09e59be7fdc9ba8d3]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/42), regs. 1(1), 38(11), 39(7) (with regs. 2, 5)

[^key-2b75b6d7c58ab4ba837bda2c9395702a]: S. 284(1)-(6) modified (6.9.2005) by The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2286), regs. 1, 11

[^key-2bc69f71a136fb04516df88da9740521]: S. 258 applied (with modifications) (22.7.2020) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/621), regs. 1(2), 16

[^key-2d171a0e372f2c725a686d891f5b7499]: S. 97 applied (20.12.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1218), regs. 1(1), 22(5)(6)

[^key-2d89245c1d6a6cf273fab9e069c54604]: Words in s. 165(1) omitted (21.11.2008) by virtue of The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(2)(c) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-2e0fd766fc26f546130a4b9cd044f832]: S. 143(6) applied (with modifications) (22.7.2020) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/620), regs. 1(2), 34

[^key-2e3104c8880e0a6d900d5eb6816fd547]: Words in s. 154(5) inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 6(7) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-2e8ad84402a26ef5fc5fa8003cae2575]: S. 178(3)(4) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 8

[^key-2e9545a93ebc93edc314d90960a8c49d]: Words in s. 154(1)(2) inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 6(4) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-2ed6648d1ce9d6693a8386cbd75a0101]: Word in s. 165(1) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(2)(b) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-2ef77738efab7addec3063c30ef2d409]: S. 259 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (19.7.2015) by The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc.) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/398), regs. 1, 36(4)(b) (with reg. 4(2), Sch. 14)

[^key-2efa3d18fd535eed8d7223ff9ef7f566]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2015) by The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/508), regs. 1, 27(3) (with reg. 5)

[^key-3100361add184b4eb9a3bb484ec61e5c]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (with application in accordance with reg. 4 of the amending S.I.) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3077), regs. 1, 19(1)

[^key-31dbd7f1b54ca8a75110dc7dcd541d5d]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (8.12.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2924), regs. 1, 28(11) (with reg. 3)

[^key-3263af4f41a3bfd29e49440769b070cd]: Words in s. 15(5)(a) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(3) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-327e127d8350d36f4332c7829193cf7c]: Sch. 3A inserted (10.9.2003) by Marine Safety Act 2003 (c. 16), s. 4, Sch. 1

[^key-329b63410c17f88ac99a503a0ef32a64]: S. 258 applied in part (with modifications) (31.12.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1106), regs. 1(2), 28(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-32db495d48bce4d5b039b9fe91a543a0]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (7.8.2014) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1613), regs. 1(2), 56(6)

[^key-33a662ecbad79f676e916093ee5da0d1]: S. 143(6) applied (with modifications) (8.12.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2924), regs. 1, 33 (with reg. 3)

[^key-33e721bd5c7841d91b0b25af98eb97f7]: Sch. 3A para. 1(2)(da) inserted (20.9.2004) by The Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2110), reg. 22(1)

[^key-366af025f107ebd4853f916633a2a391]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Merchant Shipping (Compulsory Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2267), regs. 1(2), 9(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-36cf2444de39eaa2d21f6b74515e6d4a]: S. 259 applied in part (with modifications) (15.8.2013) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1785), regs. 1, 16(3)

[^key-36fe17cad54a9fd6c960d0e199430541]: Words in s. 174(4) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 5(3)(a)

[^key-378630914dc6d9efc353e09b25abbd12]: S. 143(6) applied (with modifications) (1.12.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2796), regs. 1, 15 (with reg. 3)

[^key-37e99e57805d9d4ca4cea4e5b1da3e90]: S. 284 applied (10.1.2011) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Asbestos) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2984), regs. 1, 27(1)

[^key-389738b3c1032f1e29272c20fb416024]: S. 284(8) applied (with modifications) (16.8.2004) by The Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1713), regs. 1, 16(3) (with reg. 3)

[^key-39875c666f071b46bec6d9291d23f0ed]: Words in s. 130(a) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 88(a) (with reg. 5(2))

[^key-39e7c103e103119b9be095518c700940]: S. 165(4A)-(4C) inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(7) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-39f7cdfd53e7cd3dbac3a7b314d806fd]: Words in s. 235(2) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2017) by Riot Compensation Act 2016 (c. 8), ss. 10(2)(a)(i), 12(1)(2); S.I. 2017/379, reg. 2

[^key-3a67a6dc45a76ee62daf4f903f9f2398]: Ss. 258-266 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/330), regs. 1, 20 (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-3a840d3971d93f636d4604246fd63955]: Words in s. 160 substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 13 (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-3a967e204c72805cb9875253bf6ac39d]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (8.12.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2924), regs. 1, 29(7) (with reg. 3)

[^key-3adcf7de533d96773dd016d27689cca9]: Ss. 258, 259 modified (29.7.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/737), regs. 1(1), 38 (with reg. 4)

[^key-3ae26054b831933f3a4966f030819348]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/58), regs. 1, 23(1)(2) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-3aff6524b5f2c4eb35d0ef3affaf18ff]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (30.11.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1107), regs. 1(2), 11(8) (with reg. 3)

[^key-3b5d6386b805262d217c631f82eb8cca]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (9.6.2020) by The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/501), regs. 1, 21(5)(6) (with reg. 4)

[^key-3b70a8a075fb5043a549df35c8a75609]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2008) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3100), regs. 1, 20(7)

[^key-3d2788c7e687fcc5fbd59959bdfa523e]: Words in s. 173(3) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 4(3)(a)

[^key-3d80db7cd343b586b7ec39d7acf56ca4]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (4.4.2015) by The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters' Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/410), regs. 1, 49(3)

[^key-3e0be713f94957ef69aea16c5b619ad4]: Words in s. 157 cross-heading inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 10 (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-3e6fca298ca36fdd5cce64e89fdf87da]: S. 260(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (1.12.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2796), regs. 1, 10(4) (with reg. 3)

[^key-3f790aebc38267d0de12ead9e34078eb]: S. 259 applied in part (with modifications) (31.12.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1106), regs. 1(2), 28(3)(4) (with reg. 3)

[^key-3fa11e7253a8657293d8df8c945afb96]: Word in s. 128(1)(e) substituted (30.3.2006) by Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act 2006 (c. 8), ss. 2(3), 4

[^key-3fdd5d8318d3d36ba05ea82b656c3505]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (30.6.2021) by The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship) (Bilge Alarm) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/592), regs. 1(1), 7(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-403de19e71210140d2d46679373f8262]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (20.12.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1218), regs. 1(1), 22(5)(6)

[^key-40bfcac0d3ca2248f32fc9f8ff424fb7]: Words in s. 91(7) substituted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 132(b) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)

[^key-40c7850fdc5a2e293db5edb7b9d55cd3]: S. 156(1)(a)(b) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 8(3)(a) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-40e17ece69db4ee106394ec15ad0b53d]: S. 256 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (19.7.2015) by The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc.) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/398), regs. 1, 36(4)(a) (with reg. 4(2), Sch. 14)

[^key-41ae4dd7cbeea26358a604954ba4c23c]: Word in s. 96(7)(b) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 26(3); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-420a63c347b9d175298c9dc6da7f57d4]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (14.5.2022) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/96), regs. 1(b), 12(4)(5) (with reg. 5)

[^key-4274371104a9e02d7daf1ca9c3a821c1]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (26.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1106, reg. 28B (as inserted by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1166), regs. 1, 3(3))

[^key-43614602eeb2a782dee33c1101f55f71]: S. 164(1A) inserted (15.7.2006 for specified purposes, 21.11.2008 in so far as not already in force) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2)(4), 18(3) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-436abbbc98c86578ec356537f5a3efa1]: Words in s. 173(7)(a) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(a)

[^key-43a2acdb51c25af8afe06a24c7a52dc6]: S. 284 applied in part (5.12.2016) by The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1025), regs. 1, 27(2)

[^key-43b8d9a56474f5908b6b30958df1c6b7]: Words in s. 100B(6)(a) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(7) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-4489784e5b59ad76716945ad246a52b5]: S. 260(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (15.8.2013) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1785), regs. 1, 16(3)

[^key-44979ef3352ada1db09f584111ae7cca]: S. 146(1) applied (with modifications) (1.12.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2796), regs. 1, 16 (with reg. 3)

[^key-450ac7f7cdbfe8d8b0999993cd6ef09c]: Word in s. 155 heading inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 7(2) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-453ef4000b7ad6109124f86491f5f79a]: Words in s. 3(6)(a) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-455a76fad5c43c0bc878bf0b38443457]: Words in s. 157(2)(b) substituted (1.11.2003) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Compensation Limits) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2559), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)(i)

[^key-468f392b421942a23c935dde6bea0263]: Words in s. 156(2) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 8(4) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-47359b07cea500f27303f869d5e9360e]: Words in s. 170(1) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 23(2)(e) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-4756397bbe6ba74997db78655f6207c2]: Words in s. 157(2)(a) substituted (1.11.2003) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Compensation Limits) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2559), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)

[^key-47d570654d6230f5fe039d1a2cc02b9f]: Sch. 13 para. 12 repealed (1.4.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 5(C); S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 12

[^key-484d078f6bc8c9e129cecbb4f6ff839d]: S. 258 applied (with modifications) (12.3.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/68), regs. 1(1), 32(1) (with reg. 5)

[^key-48b3012ad36844cea0c28066c308acbe]: S. 117 repealed (30.3.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), s. 87, Sch. 8; S.I. 2004/827, art. 3(j)(jj)

[^key-49a60e348a4d6793e961cbfa47fff604]: Words in s. 255E(5) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(13) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-49a9b859901d3a2f682cdcd9ecf25c78]: Ss. 261-266 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1106), regs. 1(2), 28(5) (with reg. 3)

[^key-4bea663974098ba5fcfb62938e2da680]: Words in s. 165(4) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(6)(a) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-4bf79c4db5b5e5959713550ad50779f7]: Words in s. 40(11) substituted (30.11.2022) by The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 6(3)(a)

[^key-4bfefd3dc9830bc41eb98db840c8c6ab]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (17.3.2014) by S.I. 2002/2125, regs. 17A(3), 17B(4) (as inserted by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/308), regs. 1(2), 2(19))

[^key-4c5b6c6d8f9e7ddd1db387a3701374c2]: S. 128(1)(e) applied (1.3.2005) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Drilling Rigs and Other Platforms) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/74), arts. 1, 2

[^key-4cdfb91d6ecbe2c260aee82e2472aa02]: Words in s. 173(7)(a) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 4(4)(b)

[^key-4e20146b864b3a83af866524ec9c61b5]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships) (Safety Code for UK Categorised Waters) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/680), regs. 1(2), 22(9) (with reg. 3)

[^key-4e3bea5ace06e48753f3b409975d8456]: S. 302 applied in part (with modifications) (1.12.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2796), regs. 1, 20 (with reg. 3)

[^key-4e77112f881f7d09d23f169ac13b0454]: Words in s. 157(1) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 11(a) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-4e95eafd4d4b4568454fbee1c5e13e60]: S. 156A inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 9 (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-506dbc0a6abea66c50883b8e2d331f77]: Ss. 261-266 applied (with modifications) (15.8.2013) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1785), regs. 1, 16(5)

[^key-5083c59fa3019f27f4a96c04ec2be654]: S. 146 applied (with modifications) (8.12.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2924), regs. 1, 34 (with reg. 3)

[^key-50c532f15fe3de354478b8f539c128f8]: S. 144(2)(3) applied (8.12.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2924), regs. 1, 29(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-5181dd920b43d3d0fa908c14c110d347]: S. 164(2A) inserted (30.11.2016) by The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1061), arts. 1, 2(b)

[^key-5220b5f3b472c35662c3eb70daab6db1]: S. 145 applied (with modifications) (13.10.2014) by S.I. 1997/2962, reg. 27B(10) (as inserted by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Health and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1616), regs. 1(2), 2(18))

[^key-5270570ebf1abdc2df8e8427de1309b0]: S. 259 applied in part (with modifications) (30.11.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1107), regs. 1(2), 10(3)(4) (with reg. 3)

[^key-532ad13f52b66bf02dc8977319702f2a]: Word in s. 68(4A) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 366(a); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)

[^key-532bbadb139b038273ae1aa86d72fe30]: S. 143(6) applied (with modifications) (1.3.2019) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/42), regs. 1(1), 43 (with regs. 2, 5)

[^key-535d39f6b4f3d992e4546bb35583785f]: Word in s. 155(2)(b) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 7(4) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-53b9d91fc06adb8bbe64311f39ddc3d1]: S. 297(3A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 4 para. 239; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(v)

[^key-54393b1ed6fd15d6accb59c3840180e8]: S. 264(6)(a) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 10 para. 26(2); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-54a0fa3b3971277f0701aaebd2174815]: S. 259 extended (6.4.2015) by The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/508), regs. 1, 28(5) (with reg. 5)

[^key-54a64cdcbeb3d4ac3ec7f1f59cc454fb]: Ss. 47-50 extended (in so far as not already extended) (1.1.2007) by The Merchant Shipping (Inland Waterway and Limited Coastal Operations) (Boatmasters’ Qualifications and Hours of Work) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3223), regs. 1(b), 4(1)(a)

[^key-5577106afb4152106467dbba2940350b]: Words in s. 179(2) inserted (8.9.2006) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Supplementary Fund Protocol) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1265), arts. 1(2), 9(b)

[^key-558a81c75999fb2cb1cc83a9ef1563af]: Words in s. 152 heading inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 3(2) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-55abf2bae3610b753ba4eb68320627b7]: Word in s. 162 inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 15 (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-563b463eefbdbdf81508e29221949667]: S. 284(8) modified (6.9.2005) by The Merchant Shipping (Bridge Visibility) (Small Passenger Ships) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2286), regs. 1, 11

[^key-58b98d93957668f47fe0214bacb81ece]: S. 271(6)(a)-(c) and word substituted for words (25.7.2013) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(e), Sch. 21 para. 34 (with s. 180); S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(o)(xv)

[^key-599eb49913a10d70eea035706e665818]: S. 131(A1) inserted (1.7.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Implementation of Ship-Source Pollution Directive) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1210), regs. 1, 3(2) (with reg. 6)

[^key-59e6d448c16199bd0b178b63f7f0ecc2]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (8.12.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Nuclear Ships) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1169), regs. 1(1), 33(3) (with reg. 3)

[^key-5c61394ea025c5dfd1b3df6bb2bfa5a6]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (16.8.2004) by The Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1713), regs. 1, 17 (with reg. 3)

[^key-5d8222c97ac407909a686471ad9c91a3]: Ss. 261-266 applied (with modifications) (7.8.2014) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1613), regs. 1(2), 54(5)

[^key-5d840ec0c2e47393c887a2ef7799743e]: S. 153A inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 5 (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-5e02e4c699cdadc4256e5a959d9e6e88]: Words in Act substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 6; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

[^key-5e7e7bb16143409da951cefc6f5e3488]: Words in s. 255B(8) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 27(11) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-5ec6960b94616fb1d9c69e8a3a747903]: Ss. 258-266 applied (with application in accordance with reg. 4 of the amending S.I.) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3077), regs. 1, 18

[^key-5f24452e8cdeaf29cd9d7b3409481e29]: Ss. 261-266 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2018) by The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/58), regs. 1, 19(6)(7), 20(6)(7) (with regs. 3, 4)

[^key-6004826cbc27aed4f07bea9949c0eb88]: S. 144(2)(3) applied (1.2.2009) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3257), regs. 1(2), 39(2) (with reg. 6(17))

[^key-613b681cca70289cfedf97b04364f620]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (29.7.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/737), regs. 1(1), 40(6) (with reg. 4)

[^key-61ebabd9bde150b62350c2f9b6d6da99]: S. 259 applied (6.1.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1401), regs. 1(1), 25(5) (with reg. 3)

[^key-62d40d5e1f167fbb661157aeac30b320]: Words in s. 165(2) substituted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(4)(b) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-63415f10b6a12da78982ad16ae7905c2]: Words in s. 165(5) inserted (21.11.2008) by The Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244), regs. 1(2), 19(8) (with reg. 1(5))

[^key-64f6542ccbbcef9cf059ffd483458af5]: Words in s. 306(2A)(c) inserted (14.4.2015) by Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011 (c. 8), ss. 1(3), 2(2); S.I. 2015/133, art. 3

[^key-663df5d8a2c6f0f0382bdd29f29fc250]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (6.1.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1401), regs. 1(1), 28(3) (with reg. 3)

[^key-66ab7ae5ca47dd64e2d05b02d04d929a]: Sch. 13 para. 38(a)(b) repealed (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 5(A); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(b)

[^key-66f0d149c06e0accd05f523669e489aa]: S. 96 applied (with modifications) (24.12.2021) by S.I. 1998/2070, reg. 49(5)(6) (as substituted by The Merchant Shipping (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1316), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 14 (with reg. 4))

[^key-673e5e786e473bb48595fd1c8e475c83]: S. 284 applied (with modifications) (19.12.2022) by The Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1219), regs. 1(1), 17(3) (with reg. 4(2)-(4))

[^key-67cd6049f3ab067ab79907943d7f0afc]: Ss. 96, 97 applied (with modifications) (24.11.2006) by The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2183), reg. 41

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