170 Interpretation
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (1995 c 21) | Legislation

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(1)     In this Chapter [(except this subsection)]—

[“bunker oil†means any hydrocarbon mineral oil (including lubricating oil) which is carried by a ship and used or intended to be used for the operation or propulsion of that ship and any residues of such oil;]

“the court†means the High Court or, in Scotland, the Court of Session;

“damage†includes loss;

“oilâ€[, except in the term “bunker oilâ€,] means persistent hydrocarbon mineral oil;

“owner†[has the meaning given by section 153A(7);

“registered owner†means] the person or persons registered as the owner of the ship or, in the absence of registration, the person or persons

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