The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Interpretation of Part 8U.K.

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

80.—(1) For the purposes of this Part—

(a)a ship is “owned” by a person if—

(i)the legal title to the ship, or to any share in the ship, is vested in the person, or

(ii)the person has a beneficial interest in the ship or in any share in the ship;

(b)a ship is “controlled” by a person who is able to take decisions about its operation, including (but not limited to) decisions about the route the ship may take and the appointment of master or crew;

(c)a ship is “crewed by persons connected with the DPRK” if any member of the ship's crew is a person connected with the DPRK.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c)—

(a)a person is a member of a ship's crew if the person is employed or engaged in the working or service of the ship (whether paid or not), and

(b)the master of the ship, but not the pilot, is a member of the crew.

(3) Any reference in this Part to a legal title or other interest includes one held jointly with any other person or persons.

(4) In this Part—

“beneficial interest” means any beneficial interest, however arising (whether held by trustee or nominee or arising under a contract or otherwise), other than an interest held by any person as mortgagee;

“specified ship” means a ship specified by the Secretary of State under regulation 11(1).

(5) Any expression used in this Part and in section 7 of the Act (shipping sanctions) has the same meaning in this Part as it has in that section.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 80 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)