The Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Commencement No. 13) Order 1989
The Order brings into force on 10th November 1989 section 35(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 so far as it is not in force—i.e. for fishing vessels. Section 35(2) prevents any person limiting his liability under section 17 of the Act for loss of life or personal injury or other damage caused to a person on a ship who is employed in connection with the ship or with salvage operations. By virtue of section 17 shipowners and salvors can limit their liability in accordance with the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (set out in Schedule 4 to the 1979 Act).