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Section 28, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1V7]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 April 2026 by S.O. 649(E) [N12-PX6].

In Indian Ports Act, 2025 [A11-WMD]. This text from 28 April 2026. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 28, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1V7]. Machine: S2D-1V7.

28. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every seaman shall maintain such records and registers relating to service on a ship as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every seaman shall furnish to the Director-General a return in Form 2 within seven days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Director-General may, by order in writing, require.

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seaman: Section 2, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D11P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "seaman" means every person, except a master, pilot or apprentice, employed or engaged as a member of the crew of a ship

seaman: 14 more definitions.

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Section 28, Indian Ports Act, 2025 [S2D-1V7]