2. In section 164 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (issue of certificate by Secretary of State)—
(a)in subsection (1A)(1), omit the words from “or a” to “Convention country”;
(b)after subsection (2) insert —
“(2A) If the Secretary of State is satisfied, on the application for such a certificate as is mentioned in section 163A(2) in respect of a ship registered in any country which is not a Bunkers Convention country, that there will be in force in respect of the ship, throughout the period for which the certificate is to be issued, a contract of insurance or other security satisfying the requirements of Article 7 of the Bunkers Convention, the Secretary of State may issue such a certificate to the registered owner.”.
Subsection (1A) was inserted by regulation 18(3) of the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Bunkers Convention) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1244).