In force · As amended up to 2026-08
50. Mortgagee not deemed to be owner .―Except in so far as may be necessary for making a mortgaged ship or share available as a security for the mortgage debt, the mortgagee shall not, by reason of his mortgage, be deemed to be the owner of the ship or share, nor shall the mortgagor be deemed to have ceased to be owner thereof.
50. (a) If any requirement of section 172 is not complied with in the case of any ship; or
- (b) if obstruction is caused to the port health officer in the discharge of his duty.
- 154(1) Fine which may extend to three times the value of the property not accounted for or if such value is not ascertained, to five hundred rupees, but nothing herein shall affect his liability under sub-section (1) of section 154 to account for the property not accounted for.
- 163(1) Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees in respect of each such seaman.
- 168 Fine which may extend to (3) two hundred rupees, but nothing herein shall affect the power to detain the ship under sub-section
- 168 (2) of section 168;
- (6)
- Fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.
General Fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, but nothing herein shall affect the claim for compensation under sub-section (1) of section 169.
171 Fine which may extend to one hundred rupees. 172 The owner shall be liable to fine which may extend to two hundred rupees unless he can prove that the noncompliance was not caused by his inattention, neglect or wilful default;
The owner or master shall be liable to fine which may extend to two hundred rupees unless he can prove that the obstruction was caused without his knowledge or connivance.
Source: India Code