Section 446
Notice to be given to consular representative of proceedings taken in respect of foreign 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.
If any ship other than an Indian ship is detained under this Act, or if any proceedings are taken
under this Act against the master, owner or agent of any such ship, notice shall forthwith be served on
the consular officer of the country in which the ship is registered, at or nearest to the port where the
ship is for the time being, and such notice shall specify the grounds on which the ship has been
detained or the proceedings have been taken.