The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 is amended as follows.

In section 3 (offences relating to British character of ship), in subsection (6)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 15 (supplementary provisions as respects fishing vessels), in subsection (5)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 92 (duty of ship to assist the other in case of collision), in subsection (4)(a)(i), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 98 (owner and master liable in respect of dangerously unsafe ship), in subsection (3)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 100 (owner liable for unsafe operation of ship), in subsection (3)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 100B (temporary exclusion zones:’ offences)73, in subsection (6)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 100G (failure to comply with prescribed standards in respect of ship in respect of which trans-shipment licence is in force)74, in subsection (5)(a), for “a fine not exceeding £50,000” substitute “a fine”.

In section 131 (discharge of oil from ships into certain United Kingdom waters)75, in subsection (3), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 163 (compulsory insurance against liability for pollution), in subsection (5), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 255B (wreck reports)76, in subsection (8), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 255D (removal by registered owner)77, in subsection (5), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 255E (imposition of conditions about removal)78, in subsection (5), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 255K (failure to insure)79, in subsection (2), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In section 284 (enforcing detention of ship)80, in subsection (2B), for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.

In paragraph 8 of Schedule 3A (safety directions)81, for the words following “liable” substitute “on summary conviction, or on conviction on indictment, to a fine”.