313 Definitions
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (1995 c 21) | Legislation

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(1)     In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“British connection†has the meaning given in section 9(9);

“British citizenâ€, “[British overseas territories citizen]â€, “British Overseas citizen†and “Commonwealth citizen†have the same meaning as in the British Nationality Act 1981;

“British ship†has the meaning given in section 1(1);

“commissioned military officer†means a commissioned officer in Her Majesty's land forces on full pay;

“commissioned naval officer†means a commissioned officer of Her Majesty's Navy on full pay;

“conservancy authority†includes all persons entrusted with the function of conserving, maintaining or improving the navigation of a tidal water (as defined in section 255);

“consular officerâ€, in relation to a foreign country, means the officer recognised by Her Majesty as a consular officer of that foreign country;

“contravention†includes failure to comply (and “failure†includes refusal);

“Departmental inspector†and “Departmental officer†have the meanings given in section 256(9);

“fishing vessel†means a vessel for the time being used

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