The MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958

SAILING VESSELS

Section 434B: Policy of insurance.

(1) No sailing vessel shall ply or proceed to sea unless there is in force in respect of the members of the crew of the vessel a policy of insurance complying with the requirements of section 434-A and the scheme framed thereunder.

(2) No customs collector shall grant a port clearance to a sailing vessel until after production by the owner of such a policy of insurance.]