Section 26, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1S3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 April 2026 by S.O. 649(E) [N12-PX6].
26. Prohibition of the operation of a vessel without licence.—No person shall undertake the operation of a vessel except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 27: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the operation of a vessel undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.
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vessel: Section 2, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D11P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "vessel" includes any ship, boat, sailing vessel, or other description of vessel used in navigation
vessel: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (63) "vessel" shall include any ship or boat or any other description of vessel used in navigation;
vessel: 15 more definitions.
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