Exceptions and modifications to the Merchant Shipping Acts
12. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1988 and this Order the master of, or any seaman employed on, a Ministry of Defence ship shall not be liable for any penalty, debt or damages under any provision of the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 1988 in respect of anything done or omitted in pursuance of an order of the Secretary of State or of any member of Her Majesty’s forces.