The Fishing Vessels (Safety of 15–24 Metre Vessels) Regulations 2002

Whereas the Secretary of State is a Minister designatedM1 for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 ( “the 1972 Act”)M2 in relation to measures relating to the safety of ships, and the health and safety of persons on them;

And whereas, in so far as the following Regulations are made in the exercise of powers conferred by section 43 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 ( “the 1995 Act”)M3 the Secretary of State has in pursuance of section 306(4) of that Act consulted with organisations in the United Kingdom appearing to him representative of persons who will be affected by the Regulations;

And whereas, in so far as the following Regulations are made in the exercise of powers conferred by section 85 of the 1995 Act, the Secretary of State has in pursuance of section 86(4) of that Act consulted such persons in the United Kingdom as he considers will be affected by his proposal to make these Regulations;

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 85(1)(a), (3), (5) and (7) and 86(1) and (2) of the 1995 Act and, as respects amendments to the Regulations referred to in paragraphs 37 to 46 of the Schedule to these Regulations, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the 1972 Act and sections 43 and 307 of the 1995 Act, and in each case of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations: