Section 298: Control of nuclear vessels and security measures.

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

(1) No nuclear vessel shall proceed to any port or place in India including territorial waters thereof without permission of the Central Government.

Explanation.---For the purposes of this sub-section, "nuclear vessel"means a vessel with a nuclear power plant.

(2) The Central Government may, by general or special order, issue such directions, as it deems fit, to the registered owners of the vessels, for taking such security measures as may be necessary.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section	298
Marginal note	Control of nuclear vessels and security measures.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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