Section 286: Penalties in respect of masters or owners of special trade passenger vessels.

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

The penalties to which a master or owner of a special trade passenger vessel is liable under section 281 shall be enforced only on a report made by the proper officer in this behalf.

Explanation.---For the purposes of this section, "special trade passenger vessel" means a mechanically propelled vessel carrying more than thirty special trade passengers.

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Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	286
Marginal note	Penalties in respect of masters or owners of special trade passenger vessels.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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