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Merchant Shipping Act 1979

1979 CHAPTER 39 cross-notes I1

An Act to make amendments of the law relating to pilotage, carriage by sea, liability of shipowners and salvors and pollution from ships and other amendments of the law relating to shipping, pollution and seamen.

[4th April 1979]

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F1 13

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F2 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4 Carriage of passengers and luggage by sea

F5 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Liability of shipowners and salvors

F8 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prevention of pollution from ships etc.

F11 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F12 20A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and health on ships

F13 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F14 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Discipline

F15 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F16 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F17 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspectors

F18 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F19 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F20 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deaths on ships

F21 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F22 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miscellaneous

F23 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F24 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F25 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F26 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F28 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F30 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F31 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Foreign action affecting shipping. cross-notes

(1) In section 14 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1974 (which relates to foreign action affecting shipping)—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F32,F33 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F32 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F32,F34 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Offences

F35 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F36 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F37,F38 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F39 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplemental

F40 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F41 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F42 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F43 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F44 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F45 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 . . .

F46 SCHEDULE 2 . . .

F47,F48 SCHEDULE 3

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F51 SCHEDULE 4

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F53 SCHEDULE 5

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F55 SCHEDULE 6

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F63 SCHEDULE 7

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Status: There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Merchant Shipping Act 1979.
Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (1979/39)
Version from: 1 January 1996

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in force Provision is in force
in force* In force only for specified purposes (see footnote)
not in force Not in force in England (may be in force in other geographies, see footnotes)
defined term Defined term
dfn Defined term (alternative style)
footnote commentary transitional and savings in force status related provisions geo extent insert/omit source count in force adj
C1 Act modified by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111) , s. 47(2)(b) , (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1 and by S.I. 1989/1991 , art. 10
C2 Act excluded by S.I. 1989/1991 , arts. 11–13
C3 Act (other than certain provisions) excluded by S.I. 1989/1991 , art. 14
C4 The text of ss. 39(1), 40(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
F1 Ss. 1–13(3) repealed by Pilotage Act 1983 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 69(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F2 Ss. 1–13(3) repealed by Pilotage Act 1983 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 69(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F3 S. 13(4) repealed (with saving) by Pilotage Act 1983 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 69 , Sch. 2 para. 4 , Sch. 4 repealed
F4 S. 13(5) repealed by Pilotage Act 1983 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 69(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F5 S. 14 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F6 S. 15 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F7 S. 16 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F8 S. 17 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F9 S. 18 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F10 S. 19 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F11 S. 20 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F12 S. 20A repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F13 S. 21 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F14 S. 22 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F15 S. 23 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F16 S. 24 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F17 S. 25 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F18 S. 26 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F19 S. 27 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F20 S. 28 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F21 S. 29 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F22 S. 30 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F23 S. 31 repealed by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111) , s. 57(5) , 58(2) , Sch.7 , (with s. 58(4), Sch.8 para. 1) and expressed to be repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F24 S. 32 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F25 S. 33 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F26 S. 34 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F27 S. 35 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F28 S. 36 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F29 S. 37 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F30 S. 38 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F31 S. 39 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F32 Ss. 40(1)(a)(c)(d)(2) , 45(1) repealed by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111) , s. 57(5) , Sch. 7 , (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F33 S. 40(1)(b) repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 22 , ss. 8 , 9(4) , Sch. repealed
F34 S. 41 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F35 S. 42 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F36 S. 43 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F37 S. 44 repealed by Merchant Shipping Act 1988 (c. 12, SIF 111) , s. 57(5) , Sch. 7 , (with s. 58(4), Sch. 8 para. 1) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F38 S. 45 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F39 S. 46 repealed (1.5.1994) by 1993 c. 22 , s. 8(4) , Sch. 5 Pt.II ; S.I. 1993/3137 , art. 3(2) , Sch.2 repealed
F40 S. 47 repealed (1.5.1994) by 1993 c. 22 , s. 8(4) , Sch. 5 Pt.II ; S.I. 1993/3137 , art. 3(2) , Sch.2 and expressed to be repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s.312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F41 S. 48 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F42 S. 49 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F43 S. 50 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F44 S. 51 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F45 S. 52 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F46 Sch. 1 repealed by Pilotage Act 1987 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 32(5) , Sch. 3 repealed
F47 Sch. 2 repealed by Pilotage Act 1983 (c. 21, SIF 111) , s. 69(3) , Sch. 4 repealed
F48 Sch. 3 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F51 Sch. 4 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F53 Sch. 5 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F55 Sch. 6 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F63 Sch. 7 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21 , ss. 314(1) , 316(2) , Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1) , Sch. 14 para. 1 ) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
I1 Act not in force at Royal Assent see s. 52(2)
Defined Term Section/Article ID Scope of Application
  • The Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods) Regulations 1995 (1995/2498)

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