The Merchant Shipping Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981
Made - - - - 24th November 1981
Laid before Parliament 14th December 1981
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 24th day of November 1981
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Her Majesty, in exercise of powers conferred on Her by section 5(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1981(a) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:-