The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 76. Certificates of competency to be held by officers of ships

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1[ 76. Certificates of competency to be held by officers of ships .―(1) Every Indian ship, when going to sea from any port or place, shall be provided with officers duly certificated under this Act in accordance with such manning scales as may be prescribed: Provided that the Central Government may prescribe different manning scales for different types of ships. (2) Every ship, whether at sea or in any port or place, shall engage such number of persons and with such qualifications as may be prescribed for maintaining watches.]] 76. If an owner or master, without reasonable cause, fails to deliver a certificate under section 230. 230 Fine which may extend to one hundred rupees

Source: India Code