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The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
An Act to provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain standards and laying down the statutory mechanism for enforcement of such standards and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Act No. 49 of 2019 · Ministry of Shipping
- Sections
- 46
- Chapters
- 10
- Classified offences
- 2
Contents
IPreliminary§ 1–22 sections
IVShip Recycling Facility§ 11–155 sections
VProcess of Recycling of Ships§ 16–227 sections
- 16Ready for recycling certificate.
- 17Ship recycling plan.
- 18General requirements.
- 19Obligations on part of ship owner.
- 20Procedure for grant of permission for ship recycling.
- 21Safe and environmentally sound management of hazardous materials.
- 22Obligation on Ship Recycler to take measures for protection of environment.
VIReporting Requirements§ 23–242 sections
VIIAppeals§ 25–262 sections
VIIIPowers and Functions of National Authority, Competent Authority and Central Government§ 27–304 sections
IXOffences, Penalties and Compensation§ 31–399 sections
- 31Penalty for contravention of provisions of Act or rules or regulations.
- 32Penalty for contravention of provisions of this Act or rules or regulations for which no specific punishment is provided.
- 33Punishment for other offences.
- 34Offences by companies.
- 35Offences to be non-congnizable, bailable and compoundable.
- 36Cognizance of Offences.
- 37Amount payable by owner, master or agent.
- 38Place of trial and jurisdiction of court.
- 39Compensation.
Authorities Under the Act§ 3–42 sections