Section 126: Vessel not to carry cargo or passengers in contravention of Act.

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

(1) No vessel shall carry or attempt to carry cargo without the required certificate in contravention of this Part or shall have onboard or in any part thereof a cargo which is not in accordance with the certificate held by the vessel.

(2) No vessel shall carry or attempt to carry passengers without the required certificate under this Part or shall have onboard or in any part thereof a number of passengers which is greater than the number set forth in the certificate held by the vessel.

(3) The master of any vessel which carries or attempts to carry cargo or passengers in contravention of this section shall be liable to have his certificate of competency cancelled or suspended for such a period as the Central Government may, by order, specify in this behalf.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	126
Marginal note	Vessel not to carry cargo or passengers in contravention of Act.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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