
1 
This Order may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (Commencement No. 12) Order 1987.
2 
Section 35(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979, except so far as it applies in relation to fishing vessels, shall come into force on 30th April 1987.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Michael Spicer
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,
Department of Transport
10th April 1987