Section 233
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.
This Chapter shall apply to the wrecks located within the territory of India including the coastal waters but shall not apply to,—
(a) any measures taken under the International Convention relating to the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969;
(b) any warship or other vessel owned or operated by the Government for non-commercial service.
(a) any measures taken under the International Convention relating to the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969;
(b) any warship or other vessel owned or operated by the Government for non-commercial service.