Section 3: Prohibition on coasting trade.

The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025Central Act · Act 20 of 2025

(1) No vessel, other than an Indian vessel, shall engage in coasting trade in the coastal waters, except under a licence granted by the Director-General under section 4:

Provided that the Director-General may, by order in writing, permit a vessel registered under the Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (24 of 2021), to engage in coasting trade to such extent and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in that order.

(2) Whoever engages any person to undertake coasting trade shall ensure that such person does not violate the provisions of sub-section (1).

Where this provision sits

Act	The Coastal Shipping Act, 2025
Section	3
Marginal note	Prohibition on coasting trade.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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