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Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (Act No. 44 of 1958).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Navigation Institution Oil pollution Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes the National Shipping Board and provides for its composition, powers and functions, and makes provision for the registration, survey and marking of Indian ships, and for matters related to navigation.

Full text
English
Website
www.commonlii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2002 (Act No. 63 of 2002).

Legislation | India | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2003 (Act No. 59 of 2003).

Legislation | India | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 40 of 2007).

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Navigation, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX