
1 
This Order may be cited as the International Hydrographic Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1972 and shall come into operation on 5th February 1972.
2 
The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
3 
The International Hydrographic Organisation (hereinafter referred to as the Organisation) is an Organisation of which Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the governments of foreign sovereign Powers are members.
4 
The Organisation shall have the legal capacities of a body corporate.
W. G. Agnew
