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