Section 344C. Prohibition of proceeding to sea without certificates

344C. Prohibition of proceeding to sea without certificates. ―(1) No Indian nuclear ship shall proceed on a voyage from any port or place in India to any port or place outside India unless there is in force in respect of the ship― (a) a nuclear passenger ship safety certificate, if she is a passenger ship; (b) a nuclear cargo ship safety certificate, if she is a cargo ship. 1. Ins. by Act 12 of 1983, s. 9 (w.e.f. 18-5-1983). 2. Ins. by Act 21 of 1966, s. 30 (w.e.f. 28-5-1966). (2) The master of a ship to which this section applies shall produce to the customs collector from whom a port clearance for the ship is demanded the certificate required by sub-section (1) when the ship proceeds to sea and the port clearance shall not be granted and the ship may be detained until the said certificate is so produced.