(1) If any question arises as to whether a vessel falls under this Part, it shall be decided by the Director-General and his decision thereon shall be final.
(2) Where the question under sub-section (1) relate to a fishing vessel, the decision shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) Where the question under sub-section (1) relate to a fishing vessel, the decision shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Section 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Application of Act.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Establishment of National Shipping Board.Section 5 · Constitution of Seafarer’s Welfare Board.Section 6 · Power to make rules.Section 7 · Director-General of Maritime Administration.Section 8 · Officers.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 25 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.