- The Merchant Shipping Act 1958 governs matters relating to shipping in India.

Merchant shipping act 1958. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. Prior to this legislation Indian merchant shipping act 1923 was enacted which was. Seamens Provident Fund Act.

The Act has been amended from time to time in the light of experience gained in its implementation and also to give effect to the provisions of various International Conventions to which India has acceded. After Independence the new conditions were carefully taken note of and though late a comprehensive piece of legislation was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1958. The Merchant Shipping Act 1958.

If he refuses or omits to do any act to save the ship from damages or loss or any person on board from injury or threat. This Act may be called the Merchant Shipping Act 1958. THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 1958 _____ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS _____ PART I PRELIMINARY SECTIONS 1.

This signing on will be done in the office of the employeremployers agent and not. Give the general terms of the Articles of Agreement as provided in the Merchant Shipping Act 1958. Functions of National Shipping Board.

2 It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette appoint and different dates1 may be appointed for different provisions of this Act. 31 The first Indian Merchant Shipping Act was enacted in 1923 the provision of which were in line with the UK. Ad Air freight from Chinaocean shipping from Chinacustoms broker service.

2 It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette appoint and different dates 2 may be appointed for different provisions of this Act. MERCHANT SHIPPING LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS AND OTHERS ACT 1958 THE Merchant Shipping Liability of Shipowners and Others Act 1958 gives effect to the International Convention relating to the Limitation of the Liability of Owners of Seagoing Ships signed in Brussels on October 10 1957 Cmnd. Short title and commencement.