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The Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1997
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Article 2
SCHEDULEPROVISIONS COMING INTO FORCE ON 17TH JULY 1997
| Provisions of the Act | Subject matter of provision |
|---|---|
| Section 2 | Powers of intervention where shipping accident threatens pollution |
| Section 3 | Powers of intervention in cases of pollution by substances other than oil |
| Section 4 | Powers of fire authorities |
| Section 6 | Indemnities in connection with counter-pollution measures |
| Section 7 | Increased penalty for causing pollution, etc. |
| Section 14 | Carriage of hazardous and noxious substances |
| Section 15 | Limitation of liability |
| Section 17 | Financial assistance for training |
| Section 18 | Discharge books |
| Section 19 | Powers of general lighthouse authorities |
| Section 20 | Disclosure of information to general lighthouse authorities |
| Section 21 | Certain duties not to apply to RNLI |
| Section 22 | Disposal of unclaimed wreck |
| Section 23 | Retention of documents by Registrar General |
| Section 25 | Amendments of Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 |
| Section 26 | Piracy |
| Section 27 | Application of section 1 of International Organisations Act 1968 to International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund |
| Section 29 | Minor and consequential amendments, etc. |
| Schedule 3 | Provisions to be inserted as Schedule 5A to the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 |
| Schedule 4 | Amendments of Part III of Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 |
| Schedule 5 | Provisions of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to be treated as part of the law of nations |
| Schedule 6 so far as it is not already in force | Minor and consequential amendments |
| Schedule 7 so far as it is not already in in force | Repeals and Revocations |
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