The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Section 9. If any sailing vessel attempts to ply or 420(3), The owner or tindal shall proceed to sea without free board be liable to imprisonment 421

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

129. If any sailing vessel attempts to ply or 420(3), The owner or tindal shall proceed to sea without free board be liable to imprisonment 421 markings or is so loaded as to submerge which may extend to six such markings, or plies or proceeds to sea months, or to fine which without a certificate of inspection as remay extend to five quired by sub-section (1) of section 421, hundred rupees, or both. or if any of the terms and conditions specified in such certificate are contravened.

Source: India Code