The Merchant Shipping (Certification of Marine Engineer Officers and Licensing of Marine Engine Operators) Regulations 1986
The Secretary of State for Transport, being satisfied that it is necessary or expedient in the interests of safety to make the following Regulations in so far as they require ships to carry qualified engineer officers, and licensed marine engine operators, and after consulting with the organisations referred to in section 99(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1970(a) and the persons referred to in section 22(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979(b), in exercise of powers conferred by sections 43 ...