Section 298
Control of nuclear vessels and security measures.
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) No nuclear vessel shall proceed to any port or place in India including territorial waters thereof without permission of the Central Government.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “nuclear vessel” means a vessel with a nuclear power plant.
(2) The Central Government may, by general or special order, issue such directions, as it deems fit, to the registered owners of the vessels, for taking such security measures as may be necessary.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “nuclear vessel” means a vessel with a nuclear power plant.
(2) The Central Government may, by general or special order, issue such directions, as it deems fit, to the registered owners of the vessels, for taking such security measures as may be necessary.