Section 240:
Ship not to sail without certificates A and B.
1[(1) A ship intended to carry special trade
passengers between ports or places in India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place
appointed under sub-section (1) of section 237, unless the master holds certificates to the effect
mentioned in sections 241 and 242.
(1A) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers from or to a port or place in India to or
from a port or place outside India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place appointed
under sub-section (1) of section 237, unless the master holds--
(i) a passenger ship safety certificate;
(ii) an exemption certificate;
(iii) a special trade passenger ship safety certificate;
(iv) a special trade passenger ship space certificate; and
(v) a certificate referred to in section 242.]
(2) The customs Collector whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for the ship shall not grant
it 2[unless the master holds the appropriate certificate for the voyage specified in sub-section (1), or as
the case may be in sub-section (1A).]
Notes:
1. Subs. Act 69 of 1976, by s. 4, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 1-12-1976).
2. Subs. by, s. 4, ibid., for "unless the master holds the aforesaid certificates" (w.e.f.1-12-1976).