The MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958

PASSENGER SHIPS

Section 219: Application of Part.

This Part applies only to sea-going passenger ships fitted with mechanical means of propulsion, but the provisions of this Part relating to special trade passenger ships shall not apply ―

(a) to any such ship not carrying more than thirty special trade passengers; or

(b) to any such ship not intended to carry special trade passengers to or from any port or place in India.