The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 426. Restrictions on transfer of sailing vessel

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

426. Restrictions on transfer of sailing vessel .―No person shall transfer or acquire any sailing vessel registered under this Part or any interest therein without the previous approval of the Central Government; and any transaction effected in contravention of this section shall be void and unenforceable.

Source: India Code