Section 233: Application of this Chapter.

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

This Chapter shall apply to the wrecks located within the territory of India including the coastal waters but shall not apply to,---

(a) any measures taken under the International Convention relating to the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969;

(b) any warship or other vessel owned or operated by the Government for non-commercial service.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	233
Marginal note	Application of this Chapter.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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