Section 248
Definitions.
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.
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “damage to the environment” means substantial physical damage to human health or to marine life or resources in coastal or inland waters or areas adjacent thereto caused by pollution, contamination, fire, explosion or similar major incidents;
(b) “payment” means any reward, remuneration or compensation due under the Salvage Convention;
(c) “property” means any property not permanently and intentionally attached to the shoreline and includes freight at risk;
(d) “vessel” means any ship or craft, or any structure capable of navigation.
(a) “damage to the environment” means substantial physical damage to human health or to marine life or resources in coastal or inland waters or areas adjacent thereto caused by pollution, contamination, fire, explosion or similar major incidents;
(b) “payment” means any reward, remuneration or compensation due under the Salvage Convention;
(c) “property” means any property not permanently and intentionally attached to the shoreline and includes freight at risk;
(d) “vessel” means any ship or craft, or any structure capable of navigation.