Central Act
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Section 304. Power of Central Government with respect to vessel without nationality.
The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
In forceAll India (Central Act)
304. Power of Central Government with respect to vessel without nationality. (1) Where it is established that a vessel within India or her coastal waters is not legally entitled to fly the flag of a State or has lost such right, the Central Government may take charge of such vessel and detain the same as a vessel without nationality including its cargo, as may be deemed appropriate, in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) A vessel which sails under the flags of two or more States, using them according to convenience, may be deemed to be a vessel without nationality.