1.— (1) This Act may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act 2010.

(2) The Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 2000, section 28 of the Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Act 2005, the Maritime Safety Act 2005 (other than Parts 5 and 6) and this Act (other than section 93) may be cited together as the Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 2010.