In section 8(1) of the M1Crown Proceedings Act 1947, for the words “the provisions of this Act” there shall be substituted the words “ section 29 (so far as consistent with the International Convention on Salvage, 1989 as set out in Schedule 1 to the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Pollution) Act 1994) ” and for the words “five hundred and fifty-four” there shall be substituted the words “ five hundred and fifty-three ”.