{"id":4712,"date":"2025-01-10T13:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T08:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4712"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:27:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T08:57:35","slug":"the-coasting-vessels-act-1838","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-coasting-vessels-act-1838\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coasting Vessels Act, 1838"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button cs-button-animated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/2260?view_type=browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><span>Download Act<\/span><span>Download Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Coasting-Vessels Act, 1838, was enacted to establish rules for coasting vessels, fishing vessels, and harbor crafts belonging to citizens of India and employed on the coasts of India or in trading coastwise. This act aims to regulate the operation of such vessels, ensuring proper identification and record-keeping. While the Act does not specify a particular ministry, it falls under the purview of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India, as it deals with matters related to coastal shipping and maritime activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Coasting-Vessels Act, 1838, was enacted on August 27, 1838. The Act is structured into 15 sections, without specific chapters. These sections cover various aspects of vessel registration, marking, certification, and penalties for non-compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act is primarily governed by the provisions outlined within its sections. It establishes rules for the registration, marking, and certification of coasting vessels, fishing vessels, and harbor crafts. The Act also outlines the duties of owners and officers and prescribes penalties for violations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Coasting-Vessels Act, 1838, is applicable to vessels belonging to citizens of India employed on the coasts of India or in trading coastwise, and to fishing vessels and harbor crafts belonging to such citizens. It applies to the owners and commanders of these vessels and to the officers authorized to make registrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act prescribes penalties for non-compliance with its provisions. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">A fine of ten times the amount of the fees payable for the certificate of registry for vessels not properly marked or branded or not furnished with a certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">A fine of ten rupees for fishing vessels or harbor crafts not properly marked or branded or not furnished with a certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Fines are recoverable on conviction by sale of the vessel and its associated equipment.<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act also empowers the Central Government to direct compensation for trouble in seizing vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Important Pointers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act requires the registration of coasting vessels, fishing vessels, and harbor crafts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It mandates that vessels be marked or branded with the name of the place to which they belong and a unique number.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act requires owners to paint the name and number on each quarter of the vessel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It outlines the process for obtaining a certificate of registry and for replacing lost certificates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act specifies the fees payable for certificates of registry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It mandates that certificates be produced on demand by authorized officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act prescribes penalties for neglecting to comply with the rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It empowers the Central Government to direct compensation for trouble in seizing vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act ensures that the vessels are properly registered and identified.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act has been amended over time to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Copy:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Coasting-vessels-Act-1838.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of The Coasting vessels Act, 1838.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7f316479-32f1-4424-9991-821670252c4a\" 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