Section 240. Ship not to sail without certificates A and B

240. Ship not to sail without certificates A and B. ―[1] [(1) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers between ports or places in India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place appointed under sub-section (1) of section 237, unless the master holds certificates to the effect mentioned in sections 241 and 242. (1A) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers from or to a port or place in India to or from a port or place outside India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place appointed under sub-section (1) of section 237, unless the master holds― - (i) a passenger ship safety certificate; - (ii) an exemption certificate; - (iii) a special trade passenger ship safety certificate; - (iv) a special trade passenger ship space certificate; and - (v) a certificate referred to in section 242.] (2) The customs Collector whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for the ship shall not grant it[2] [unless the master holds the appropriate certificate for the voyage specified in sub-section (1), or as the case may be in sub-section (1A).] 3 [241. Contents of certificate A .―(1) The first of the certificates referred to in subsection (1) of section 240 (hereinafter called certificate A) shall be in the prescribed form and contain such particulars as may be prescribed. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, certificate A shall contain the following statements and particulars, namely:― - (i) that the ship is seaworthy; - (ii) that the ship is properly equipped, fitted and ventilated; - (iii) the number of special trade passengers the ship is certified to carry; and - (iv) such other particulars as may be prescribed. (3) Certificate A shall remain in force for a period of one year from the date of issue or for such shorter period as may be specified therein.]