In force · As amended up to 2026-08
32. Documents to be retained by registrar .―On the registry of a ship, the registrar shall retain in his custody the following documents :―
(a) the surveyor's certificate;
(b) the builder's certificate;
(c) any instrument of sale by which the ship was previously sold;
(d) all declarations of ownership.
32. If a master or owner acts in contravention of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 118.
Source: India Code