Section 238
Locating and marking of wrecks.
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) When a wreck is determined to be a hazard, it shall be the duty of the ship owner or the operator of such a ship, to—
(a) immediately mark the wreck at his or its own cost in such manner as may be prescribed; and
(b) maintain the marking until the wreck is removed.
(2) The cost for locating and marking the ship shall be borne by or recovered from the ship owner or the operator of such a ship.
(a) immediately mark the wreck at his or its own cost in such manner as may be prescribed; and
(b) maintain the marking until the wreck is removed.
(2) The cost for locating and marking the ship shall be borne by or recovered from the ship owner or the operator of such a ship.