Act Number: 49

Act Name: The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019

Year: 2019

Enactment Date: 2019-12-13

Long Title: An Act to provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain standards and laying down the statutory mechanism for enforcement of such standards and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Ministry: Ministry of Shipping

Department:

Section 19: Obligations on part of ship owner.
    (1) The owner of a ship which is intended to be recycled within the territory of India shall--
     (i) give an advance intimation to the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the Competent Authority about the date of arrival, in such manner as may be prescribed;
         (ii) clear all port dues, if any, upon arriving at the port and submit the documents as specified in the regulations; and
         (iii) keep the ship clear of cargo residues and shall minimise any remaining fuel oil and wastes on board.
     (2) The owner of a tanker which is intended to be recycled within the territory of India shall fulfil such conditions for safe-for-entry or safe-for-hotwork or both, as specified by the regulations.
    
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