In force · As amended up to 2026-08
11. Powers of Central Government relating to vessel traffic services.— The Central Government, shall have the following powers relating to the development, maintenance and management of vessel traffic services, namely:—
(a) declare and authorise vessel traffic service provider to operate a vessel traffic service within an authorised area;
(b) accredit and approve vessel traffic service training and certification;
- (c) establish and operate vessel traffic services, where it deems necessary;
(d) add to or alter or require any person to add to or alter any aspect of a vessel traffic service.
Source: India Code