Merchant Shipping Act 1995

[F11U.K.If the Affected State determines that a wreck constitutes a hazard, that State shall immediately:

(a)inform the State of the ship's registry and the registered owner; and

(b)proceed to consult the State of the ship's registry and other States affected by the wreck regarding measures to be taken in relation to the wreck.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 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