Coasting Vessels Act (Act No. 19 of 1838). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1838 (1952) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishing vessel Registration Marking/identification Tax/levy Harbour Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the registration of fishing vessels and harbour crafts employed on the coasts of Bombay, Saurashtra and Kutch. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in