The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act No. 20 of 2021). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the development, maintenance and management of aids to navigation in India; for training and certification of operator of aids to navigation, development of its historical, educational and cultural value; to ensure compliance with the obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Sea Keyword Access-to-justice Certification Data collection/reporting Education Fishing vessel Governance Inspection Liability/compensation Management/conservation Marine area Maritime zone Navigation Offences/penalties Protection of environment Royalties/fees Standards Tourism Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 31st March, 2022, vide notification No. S.O.1202(E), dated 17th March, 2022. Abstract This Act provides for development and management of marine aids to navigation in India. It consists of 52 sections over 14 chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Designation of General Aid to Navigation; III. Director General of Aids to Navigation; IV. Management of General Aids to Navigation; V. Management of Vessel Traffic Services; VI. Inspection and Management of Local Aids to Navigation; VII. Obstruction to functioning of Aids to Navigation; VIII. Training and Certification; IX. Marking of Wrecks; X. Development of Heritage Lighthouses; XI. Marine Aids to Navigation Dues; XII. Finance, Accounts and Audit; XIII. Offences and Penalties; and XIV. Miscellaneous. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in