The Director-General may, by notice, require--
         (a) the owner, master or agent of any ship in respect of which a licence granted by the Director-General under this Act is in force; or
         (b) the owner, master or agent of any ship in respect of which any directions have been or may be given under clause (b) of section 411;
to furnish within the period specified in the notice information as to--
         (i) the classes of passengers and cargo which the ship is about to carry or is capable of carrying or has carried during any specified period;
         (ii) the rates of passenger fares and freight charges applicable to the ship;
         (iii) any other matter which may be prescribed.