Section 114
Application of this Part.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with India's obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party and also to ensure the development of Indian shipping and efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
This Part, unless otherwise exempted, shall apply in relation to matters on safety and security, to—
(a) Indian vessel and other vessels registered in India under this Act, except vessels covered under Part XIII;
(b) vessel other than Indian vessel when such vessel is within India, including coastal waters;
(c) port facility; and
(d) company.
(a) Indian vessel and other vessels registered in India under this Act, except vessels covered under Part XIII;
(b) vessel other than Indian vessel when such vessel is within India, including coastal waters;
(c) port facility; and
(d) company.