The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 434B. Policy of insurance

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

434B. Policy of insurance .―(1) No sailing vessel shall ply or proceed to sea unless there is in force in respect of the members of the crew of the vessel a policy of insurance complying with the requirements of section 434-A and the scheme framed thereunder. (2) No customs collector shall grant a port clearance to a sailing vessel until after production by the owner of such a policy of insurance.]

Source: India Code