UK Act of Parliament
1997
United Kingdom
Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997
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Schedules
Browse 39 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
(1) Section 95 of the 1995 Act (power to detain...
In section 125 of the 1995 Act (prohibition on fishing...
(1) Section 258 of the 1995 Act (powers to inspect...
(1) Section 284 of the 1995 Act (enforcing detention of...
(1) Schedule 3 to the 1995 Act (load lines) is...
After section 302 of the 1995 Act there is inserted—...
After Schedule 11 to the 1995 Act there is inserted—...
Part III of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990...
(1) Section 39 (unauthorised presence in restricted zone) is amended...
(1) Section 46 (interpretation of Part III) is amended as...
In section 18 (purposes to which Part III applies), for...
(1) Section 20 (designation of restricted zones of harbour areas)...
(1) Section 22 (power to require harbour authorities to promote...
In section 23 (power to require other persons to promote...
In section 26(1) (direction not to require or authorise any...
In section 36(2) (powers of authorised person on inspection of...
In section 37 (false statements relating to baggage, cargo etc.),...
In section 38 (false statements in connection with identity documents),...
In section 1(1)(i)(ii) of the Hovercraft Act 1968 (power to...
In section 203 of the 1995 Act (individual transfers of...
In section 204 of the 1995 Act (surrender of local...
In section 205 of the 1995 Act (light dues leviable...
In section 210 of the 1995 Act (light dues leviable...
In section 232 (duty of receiver where vessel in distress),...
In section 256 (appointment of inspectors and surveyors), in subsection...
In section 261 (improvement notices), in subsection (4)(a), after “130”...
In section 293 (functions of Secretary of State in relation...
(1) Section 306 of the 1995 Act (regulations, rules and...
(1) Section 313 of the 1995 Act (interpretation) is amended...
In section 20 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (Admiralty...
After section 313 of the 1995 Act there is inserted—...
(1) Section 128 of the 1995 Act (prevention of pollution...
(1) With respect to applications made after the commencement of...
In section 170 of the 1995 Act (interpretation of provisions...
In section 193 of the 1995 Act (general and local...
In section 197 of the 1995 Act (general powers of...
In section 201 of the 1995 Act (powers of harbour...
Section 202 of and Schedule 9 to the 1995 Act...
Browse 31 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Temporary exclusion zones.
Powers of intervention where shipping accident threatens pollution.
Powers of intervention in cases of pollution by substances other than oil.
Powers of fire authorities.
Waste reception facilities at harbours.
Indemnities in connection with counter-pollution measures.
Increased penalty for causing pollution,
Safety regulations.
Inspection and detention of ships.
Power to require ships to be moved.
Ships receiving trans-shipped fish.
Preparation of plans under International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation.
Funding of maritime services.
Carriage of hazardous and noxious substances.
Limitation of liability.
Compulsory insurance.
Financial assistance for training.
Discharge books.
Powers of general lighthouse authorities.
Disclosure of information to general lighthouse authorities.
Certain duties not to apply to RNLI.
Disposal of unclaimed wreck.
Retention of documents by Registrar General.
Implementation of international agreements relating to protection of wrecks.
Amendments of Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990.
Piracy.
Application of s. 1 of International Organisations Act 1968 to International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Minor and consequential amendments, etc.
Extent and application.
Short title, interpretation and commencement.
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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