Section 239
Power to enter on and inspect ship.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
About this Act
An Act to foster the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interests and for that purpose to establish a National Shipping Board to provide for the registration, certification, safety and security of Indian ships and generally to amend and consolidate the law relating to merchant shipping.
After receiving the notice under section 238 the
officer appointed under that section or a person authorised by him in this behalf shall be at liberty at
all times to enter on the ship and inspect her and her fittings and the provisions and stores on board.