Section 5
Functions of National Shipping Board.
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.
The Board shall advise the Central Government--
(a) on matters relating to Indian shipping, including the development thereof; and
(b) on such other matters arising out of this Act as the Central Government may refer to it for advice.
(a) on matters relating to Indian shipping, including the development thereof; and
(b) on such other matters arising out of this Act as the Central Government may refer to it for advice.