Procedure for detention of vessel other than Indian vessel
Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 deals with procedure for detention of vessel other than Indian vessel. On receipt of information from the Government of any State which is a party to any convention under this Act, that any vessel other than an Indian vessel within the territorial waters of India has contravened the provisions of such convention, the Central Government may detain the vessel for such pe The Act came into force on 15 Mar 2026.
(1) On receipt of information from the Government of any State which is a party to any convention under this Act, that any vessel other than an Indian vessel within the territorial waters of India has contravened the provisions of such convention, the Central Government may detain the vessel for such period and subject to such conditions as may be deemed necessary.
(2) When a vessel other than an Indian vessel is detained under this Act, a copy of the order for the provisional detention of the vessel shall forthwith be served on the ambassador of the State to which the vessel belongs at or nearest to the port in which such vessel is detained.
Section 309, The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 (Act 24 of 2025).
Questions about Section 309
What does Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act deal with?
Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act is headed "Procedure for detention of vessel other than Indian vessel". On receipt of information from the Government of any State which is a party to any convention under this Act, that any vessel other than an Indian vessel within the territorial waters of India has contravened the provisions of such convention, the Central Government may detain the vessel for such pe
How do I find court cases under Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act?
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When did Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act come into force?
Section 309 of the Merchant Shipping Act, cited as Merchant Shipping Act 2025 309, came into force on 15 Mar 2026, having been enacted on 18 Aug 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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