EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Order amends the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Sovereign Base Areas) Order 1980 so as to enable the Administrator to charge for certificates given in pursuance of any provision contained in section 5(2A) of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Act 1971 or section 4(13) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1974, as extended to the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Overseas Territories) Order 1974 as amended by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 1981.