Section 203
Extinguishment of right to claim.
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) The right to claim compensation under this Chapter shall be extinguished, if such claim is not made within a period of—
(a) three years from the date of occurrence of damage; and
(b) six years from the date of incident which caused such damage.
(2) Where the incident consists of a series of occurrences, the period of six years shall commence from the date of the first of such occurrence.
(a) three years from the date of occurrence of damage; and
(b) six years from the date of incident which caused such damage.
(2) Where the incident consists of a series of occurrences, the period of six years shall commence from the date of the first of such occurrence.