Section 225
Appointment of nodal authority for marine incidents.
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 Central Government shall, by notification, appoint one or more nodal authorities who shall administer and supervise the marine incidents and the corresponding maritime emergency response.
(2) The nodal authority shall discharge its duties under the supervision and control of the Central Government.
(2) The nodal authority shall discharge its duties under the supervision and control of the Central Government.