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Section 110: On change of master, documents to be handed over to successor.

The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025Central Act · Act 24 of 2025

(1) If, during the progress of a voyage the master of any Indian vessel is removed or superseded or for any other reason quits the vessel and is succeeded in the command by some other person, he shall deliver to his successor documents relating to navigation of the vessel and the seafarers thereof which are in his custody.

(2) On receipt of documents under sub-section (1), the successor shall make an entry in the official logbook to that effect which shall also be endorsed by the predecessor.

(3) The Director-General may suspend or withdraw the certificate of competency of a master, if it is established that the documents were not lawfully handed over in accordance with sub-section (1), without leave or sufficient reason:

Provided that no order for suspension or withdrawal of any certificate shall be passed unless the master has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

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ActThe Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section110
Marginal noteOn change of master, documents to be handed over to successor.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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