Section 153
Application of this Chapter.
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.
(1) This Chapter shall apply to,—
(a) Indian vessels; and
(b) any vessel other than an Indian vessel while it is at a port or place in India including the coastal waters.
(2) All claims arising out of pollution damage under Chapter III or Chapter IV of this Part shall be adjudicated in accordance with the provisions of those Chapters.
(a) Indian vessels; and
(b) any vessel other than an Indian vessel while it is at a port or place in India including the coastal waters.
(2) All claims arising out of pollution damage under Chapter III or Chapter IV of this Part shall be adjudicated in accordance with the provisions of those Chapters.