The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 66. Indian ships to hoist proper national colours in certain cases

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

66. Indian ships to hoist proper national colours in certain cases .―An Indian ship shall hoist the proper national colours― - (a) on a signal being made to her by any vessel of the Indian Navy; - (b) on entering or leaving any foreign port; - (c) if of fifty tons gross tonnage or more, on entering or leaving any Indian port.

Source: India Code