The Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983

1. PreamblePreamble

Part I INTRODUCTORY · Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY

1. Section 1Short title, commencement, extent and application
2. Section 2Definitions
3. Section 3Power to alter conditions relating to ownership of Bangladesh Ship

Part I INTRODUCTORY · Chapter 2 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

1. Section 4Department of Shipping
2. Section 5Mercantile Marine Office
3. Section 6Surveyors
4. Section 7Radio Inspectors
5. Section 8Shipping Offices
6. Section 9Conduct of business of Shipping office at other Office
7. Section 10Functions of a Shipping Master
8. Section 11Fees for engagement or discharge of seamen
9. Section 12Seamen’s Welfare Officer

Part II REGISTRATION AND NATIONALITY · Chapter 3 REGISTRATION

1. Section 13Application
2. Section 14Registration
3. Section 15Ports of registry
4. Section 16Registrar General
5. Section 17Register Book
6. Section 18Application for registration
7. Section 19Survey and measurement of ships before registration
8. Section 20Marking of ship
9. Section 21Declaration of ownership on registration
10. Section 22Evidence on first registration
11. Section 23Registration of ships
12. Section 24Documents to be retained by Registry
13. Section 25Power of Government to inquire into title of ship to be registered as Bangladesh ship
14. Section 26Grant of certificate of registry
15. Section 27Custody and use of Certificate
16. Section 28Power to grant new Certificate when original Certificate is defaced, lost, etc.
17. Section 29Endorsement of change of master on Certificate of Registry
18. Section 30Endorsement on Certificate of change of ownership
19. Section 31Delivery of Certificate of ship lost or ceasing to be a Bangladesh ship
20. Section 32Provisional Certificate for ships becoming Bangladesh ships abroad
21. Section 33Temporary pass in lieu of Certificate of Registry
22. Section 34Restriction on conversion of ship
23. Section 35Transfer of registry of Bangladesh ships.
24. Section 36Mode of transfer of ships, etc.
25. Section 37Transmission of property in Bangladesh ship on death, insolvency, etc.
26. Section 38Order for sale where ship has ceased to be a Bangladesh ship
27. Section 39Transfer of ship on sale by order of Court.
28. Section 40Mortgage of ship or share, etc.
29. Section 41Entry of discharge of mortgage.
30. Section 42Mortgagee not deemed to be owner
31. Section 43Rights of mortgagee
32. Section 44Mortgage not affected by insolvency
33. Section 45Transfer of mortgage
34. Section 46Transmission of interest in mortgage in certain circumstances
35. Section 47Name of Bangladesh ship not to be changed, etc.
36. Section 48Registry of alterations
37. Section 49Provisional Certificate and endorsement where ship is to be registered anew
38. Section 50Procedure for registration anew
39. Section 51Restriction on re-registration of abandoned ships

Part II REGISTRATION AND NATIONALITY · Chapter 4 NATIONAL CHARACTER

1. Section 52National colours for ships
2. Section 53Unlawful assumption or concealment of Bangladesh character, etc.
3. Section 54Bangladesh ships to hoist proper national colours in certain cases
4. Section 55National character of ships to be declared before clearance

Part II REGISTRATION AND NATIONALITY · Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS

1. Section 56Liabilities of ships not registered as Bangladesh ships
2. Section 57Proceedings on forfeiture of ship
3. Section 58Notice of trust not received
4. Section 59Liability of owners
5. Section 60Inspection of Register Book and admissibility of certain documents in evidence
6. Section 61Power to register Government ships
7. Section 62Special powers for Magistrates
8. Section 63Power to make rules

Part III CONTROL OF SHIPPING · Chapter 6 LICENSING OF CERTAIN SHIPS

1. Section 64Application
2. Section 65Restriction on chartering of ships
3. Section 66Licences for taking ships to sea
4. Section 67Licences for coasting trade
5. Section 68Revocation, etc. of licences
6. Section 69No port clearance until licence is produced
7. Section 70Restriction on the use of certain ships, etc.
8. Section 71Power to give directions
9. Section 72Power to constitute Shipping Allocation Board
10. Section 73[Omitted]Repealed
11. Section 74[Omitted]Repealed
12. Section 75Power to call for information
13. Section 76[Omitted]Repealed
14. Section 77Power of Shipping Authority to enter ship
15. Section 78Penalty
16. Section 79Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 7 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

1. Section 80Definition
2. Section 81Application
3. Section 82Manning of ships
4. Section 83Certificate of Competency
5. Section 84Recognition of Certificate of Competency not granted by the Director-General
6. Section 85Form of Certificates
7. Section 86Loss of Certificate
8. Section 87Master to be custodian of Certificates
9. Section 88Employment of aliens
10. Section 89Continuous Discharge Certificate Book
11. Section 90Power to cancel or suspend Certificate, etc.
12. Section 91Record of orders affecting Certificate, etc.
13. Section 92Port Clearance.
14. Section 93Report of accidents, etc.
15. Section 94Penalty
16. Section 95Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 9 EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS

1. Section 98Employment of young persons
2. Section 99Engagement of young persons as trimmers or stokers
3. Section 100Medical examination of young persons
4. Section 101Offences against sections 98, 99 and 100
5. Section 102Maintenance of list or Register of young persons in a ship
6. Section 103Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 10 ENGAGEMENT OF SEAMEN

1. Section 104Rules relating to engagement of seamen and maritime labour
2. Section 105Supply of seamen, etc.
3. Section 106Seaman’s identity card
4. Section 107Seaman to be in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate
5. Section 108Loss of Continuous Discharge Certificate, etc.
6. Section 109Cancellation, etc. of Continuous Discharge Certificate
7. Section 110Certificate of fitness of seaman
8. Section 111Rules relating to manning of ships
9. Section 112Agreement with crew
10. Section 113Forms and contents of the agreement
11. Section 114Engagement in Bangladesh of single seaman for foreign ship
12. Section 115Special provisions with regard to agreements with crew of Bangladesh foreign-going ships
13. Section 116Renewal of running agreements in certain cases
14. Section 117Special provisions as to agreements with crew of home trade or coasting ships
15. Section 118Changes in crew to be reported
16. Section 119Certificate as to agreement with crew of foreign going and home trade ships
17. Section 120Certificate as to agreements with crew of coasting ships
18. Section 121Copy of agreement with crew to be made accessible to the crew
19. Section 122Alteration in agreement with the crew
20. Section 123List of crew to be furnished to Shipping Masters
21. Section 124CRecovery of excess salary, repatriation cost, etc.
22. Section 124Engagement of seamen for ships other than Bangladesh ships
23. Section 124AAgreement to meet legal requirements of the country of Registration of the ship
24. Section 124BPenalties for violating provisions of Sec. 124A
25. Section 125Engagement of seaman outside Bangladesh
26. Section 126Power to prohibit engagement of Bangladeshi seamen
27. Section 127Power to board ships and muster seamen
28. Section 128Forged Continuous Discharge Certificate, etc.
29. Section 129Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 11 DISCHARGE OF SEAMEN

1. Section 130Discharge of seamen to be before Shipping Master
2. Section 131Entries to be made in Continuous Discharge Certificate and return of Certificates of Competency to officers on discharge
3. Section 132Report to Shipping Master as to work of seamen, etc.
4. Section 133Discharge of seamen abroad
5. Section 134Discharge of seamen and apprentices on charge of owner ship
6. Section 135Transmission of documents on transfer of seaman from one ship to another
7. Section 136Repatriation of seaman and apprentice on termination of service abroad
8. Section 137Leaving behind in Bangladesh of seaman or apprentice shipped abroad
9. Section 138Leaving behind seaman or apprentice by masters of Bangladesh ships abroad
10. Section 139Wages and other property of seaman or apprentice left behind by Bangladesh ships abroad
11. Section 140Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 12 WAGES OF SEAMEN

1. Section 141Master to deliver account of wages
2. Section 142Deductions from wages of seamen
3. Section 143Disrating of seamen
4. Section 144Deduction on account of provident fund, etc.
5. Section 145Payment of wages before Shipping Master
6. Section 146Time of payment of wages
7. Section 147Settlement of wages
8. Section 148Decision on disputes by Shipping Masters
9. Section 149Power of Shipping Master to require production of ships’ papers
10. Section 150Rate of exchange for payment to seaman in a currency other than the currency as stated in the agreement
11. Section 151Right to wages and provisions
12. Section 152Wages not to depend on freight
13. Section 153Wages on termination of service by wreck, illness, etc.
14. Section 154Wages not to accrue during refusal to work or imprisonment
15. Section 155Compensation to seamen
16. Section 156Restriction on sale of and charge upon wages
17. Section 157Summary proceedings for wages
18. Section 158Restriction on suits for wages
19. Section 159Advances and allotments
20. Section 160Regulations as to allotment notes
21. Section 161Payment of sums allotted
22. Section 162Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 13 PROPERTY OF DECEASED SEAMEN

1. Section 163Master to take charge of the effects of deceased seamen
2. Section 164Disposal of property of seaman who dies during the voyage
3. Section 165Liability of master in respect of property of deceased seaman, etc.
4. Section 166Property of deceased seaman left abroad but not on board ship
5. Section 167Dealing with property of deceased seamen
6. Section 168Recovery of wages, etc. of seamen lost with their ship
7. Section 169Property of seamen dying in Bangladesh
8. Section 170Payment over of property of deceased seamen by Shipping Master
9. Section 171Disposal of unclaimed property of deceased seamen
10. Section 172Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 14 DISTRESSED SEAMEN

1. Section 173Application of Chapter to apprentices
2. Section 174Power to make rules with respect to distressed seamen
3. Section 175Relief and maintenance of distressed seamen
4. Section 176Mode of providing for return of seamen to proper return port
5. Section 177Receiving distressed seamen on ships
6. Section 178Bangladesh Consular Officer to decide return port to which or route by which seaman is to be sent
7. Section 179Provisions as to taking distressed seaman on ships
8. Section 180What shall be evidence of distress

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 15 PROVISIONS AND ACCOMMODATION FOR SEAMEN AND THEIR HEALTH

1. Section 181Ships to have sufficient provisions and water
2. Section 182Allowance for short or bad provisions
3. Section 183Bangladesh foreign going ships to carry duly certificated cooks
4. Section 184Medicines to be provided and kept on board certain ships
5. Section 185Certain ships to carry Medical Officers
6. Section 186Weights and measures on board
7. Section 187Expenses of medical attendance in case of illness
8. Section 188Power to make rules with respect to crew accommodation, etc
9. Section 189Inspection of crew accommodation when a ship is registered or re registered
10. Section 190Bedding, towels, etc. to be provided
11. Section 191Inspection of provisions, water, medicines, etc.
12. Section 192Inspection by master of provisions, water and accommodation at sea
13. Section 193Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 16 DISCIPLINE OF SEAMEN AND APPRENTICES

1. Section 194Master in overall command, etc.
2. Section 195Misconduct, endangering life or ship
3. Section 196Desertion and absence without leave from Bangladesh ships
4. Section 197Desertion and absence without leave from foreign ships
5. Section 197AMeasures to prevent desertion from Bangladesh and foreign ships
6. Section 198Conveyance of deserter or imprisoned seaman or apprentice on board ship
7. Section 199Power of Court to order offender to be taken on board ship
8. Section 200General offences against discipline
9. Section 201Report of desertions and absence without leave
10. Section 202Entries and certificates of desertion abroad
11. Section 203Facilities for proving desertion in proceeding for forfeiture of wages or effects
12. Section 204Application of forfeitures
13. Section 205Decisions on questions of forfeiture and deduction in suits for wages
14. Section 206Payment of fines imposed under agreement to Shipping Master
15. Section 207Penalty for enticing to desert
16. Section 208Penalty for harbouring deserters
17. Section 209Penalty on stowaways and discipline of stowaways and seamen carried under compulsion
18. Section 210Procedure where seaman or apprentice not shipped in Bangladesh is imprisoned on complaint of master or owner
19. Section 211Power to send on board seaman or apprentice not shipped in Bangladesh who is undergoing imprisonment
20. Section 212Deserters from foreign ships
21. Section 213Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 17 LITIGATION AGAINST SEAMAN

1. Section 214APlace of trial of the offender
2. Section 214Definitions
3. Section 215Particulars to be furnished in plaints, etc.
4. Section 216Power of District Magistrate to intervene in case of unrepresented seaman
5. Section 217Notice to be given in case of unrepresented seaman
6. Section 218Postponement of proceedings
7. Section 219Power to set aside decrees and orders passed against serving seaman
8. Section 220Modification of law of limitation where seaman is a party
9. Section 221Reference in matters of doubt to shipping Masters
10. Section 222Provisions of this Chapter to apply to masters and apprentices
11. Section 223Power to make rules

Part IV MANNING OF SHIPS · Chapter 18 MISCELLANEOUS

1. Section 224Uniform to be prescribed
2. Section 225Certificated officers may wear uniforms while unemployed
3. Section 226Uniforms when not to be worn
4. Section 227Persons not to be dressed partly in uniform
5. Section 228Penalties
6. Section 229Facilities for making complaints
7. Section 230Assignment or sale of salvage invalid
8. Section 231Debts not recoverable till the conclusion of agreed service
9. Section 232Inspection of seamen’s lodging houses
10. Section 233Prohibition against solicitation by lodging house keepers
11. Section 234Seaman’s property not to be detained
12. Section 235Ship not to be boarded without permission before seaman Leave
13. Section 236Power of Court to rescind contract between master, owner or agent and seaman or apprentice
14. Section 237Constitution and functions of Maritime Advisory Committee
15. Section 238Power to make rules

Part V PASSENGER SHIPS · Chapter 19 SURVEY OF PASSENGER SHIPS

1. Section 239Application
2. Section 240No ship to carry passengers without a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
3. Section 241No port clearance until Passenger Ship Safety Certificate produced
4. Section 242Power to detain ship not having Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
5. Section 243Owner or agent responsible for survey
6. Section 244Powers of Surveyor
7. Section 245Fees in respect of surveys
8. Section 246Declaration of survey
9. Section 247Grant of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
10. Section 248Power of Government to order a second survey
11. Section 249Ships with Passenger Ship Safety Certificate or certificates of partial survey granted outside Bangladesh
12. Section 250Duration of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
13. Section 251Cancellation or suspension of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate by Government
14. Section 252Alterations in ships subsequent to grant of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, and additional surveys
15. Section 253Delivery of expired or cancelled Certificates
16. Section 254Passenger Ship Safety Certificate to be affixed in conspicuous part of ship
17. Section 255Ship not to carry passengers in contravention of this Ordinance
18. Section 256Offences in connection with passenger ships
19. Section 257Power to exclude drunken passengers from passenger ship
20. Section 258Return to be furnished
21. Section 259Power to make rules

Part V PASSENGER SHIPS · Chapter 20 SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL TRADE PASSENGER SHIPS

1. Section 260Ships not to proceed on voyage from any place not designated by Government
2. Section 261Notice to be given about day of departure
3. Section 262Power to board and inspect ship
4. Section 263Certification and survey
5. Section 264Special power to make rules
6. Section 265Cooking food prohibited
7. Section 266Applicability of section 254 to certain certificates
8. Section 267List of departing special trade passenger
9. Section 268List of arriving special trade passenger
10. Section 269Deaths on Board
11. Section 270Medical Officers and attendants
12. Section 271Penalty for non compliance with requirements as to statements concerning special trade passengers
13. Section 272Penalty for failing to supply special trade passengers with prescribed provisions
14. Section 273Penalty for ship unlawfully departing or receiving passengers on board
15. Section 274Penalty for fraudulent alteration in ship after certificate obtained
16. Section 275Penalty for landing special trade passenger at a port or place other than that contracted for
17. Section 276Forwarding of passengers by Bangladesh Consular Officers
18. Section 277Recovery of expenses incurred in forwarding passengers
19. Section 278Information to be sent to ports of embarkation and disembarkation
20. Section 279Information sent under section 278, etc. to be admissible in evidence
21. Section 280Additional provisions for special trade passenger ships carrying pilgrims
22. Section 281Bond where special trade passenger ship is to carry pilgrims on outward voyage
23. Section 282Medical inspection and permission required before embarkation of pilgrims
24. Section 283Medical inspection after embarkation in certain cases
25. Section 284Return passage to be secured
26. Section 285Issue or production of tickets
27. Section 286Refund of deposits and passage money
28. Section 287Unclaimed deposits and passage money to vest in Government
29. Section 288Cost of return journey of pilgrims on ships other than those for which return ticket is available
30. Section 289Notice of proceeding of special trade passenger ship carrying pilgrims on voyage
31. Section 290Compensation for delay in departing or proceeding on voyage
32. Section 291Substitution of ships
33. Section 292Sanitary taxes payable by the Master
34. Section 293Power to make rules
35. Section 294Compliance with International Health Regulations

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 21 CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENTS, ETC.

1. Section 295Countries to which the Safety and Load Line Convention apply
2. Section 296Construction of passenger ships
3. Section 297Construction of cargo ships
4. Section 298Power to make rules with respect to the construction and survey of cargo ships, etc.
5. Section 299Rules as to life saving and fire appliances, etc.
6. Section 300Inspection of life saving appliances, etc.
7. Section 301Control of water tight openings
8. Section 302Stability information and damage control

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 22 RADIO INSTALLATION AND RADIO SERVICE, ETC.

1. Section 303Requirements of radio telegraph and radio telephone apparatus
2. Section 304Requirements as to radio direction finding apparatus
3. Section 305Radio log
4. Section 306Inspection, etc.
5. Section 307Application of Chapter to foreign ships
6. Section 308Power to make rules

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 23 SAFETY CONVENTION CERTIFICATES.

1. Section 309Qualified Passenger Ship Safety Certificates
2. Section 310Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificates and Qualified Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificates
3. Section 311Cargo Ship Safety Radio telegraphy Certificates, etc.
4. Section 312Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificates
5. Section 313Exemption Certificates
6. Section 314Duration of Certificates
7. Section 315Modification of Passenger Ship Safety Certificates in respect of life- saving appliances
8. Section 316Acceptance of Certificates issued outside Bangladesh
9. Section 317Issue of Certificates to ships of foreign countries
10. Section 318Issue by foreign Governments of Certificates of Bangladesh ships
11. Section 319Prohibition on proceeding to sea without certificates
12. Section 320Government may authorise persons to perform certain functions
13. Section 321Production of certificates by ships other than Bangladesh ships
14. Section 322Application of sections 251, 252, 253 and 254 to Certificates
15. Section 323Power of Government to make rules

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 24 LOAD LINES

1. Section 324Power to exempt ships from provisions of this Chapter
2. Section 325Power to make rules as to load lines
3. Section 326Marking of deck line and load lines
4. Section 327Submersion of load lines
5. Section 328Submersion of sub division load lines in case of passenger ships
6. Section 329Penalty for submersion of load lines and sub division load lines
7. Section 330Offences in relation to marks
8. Section 331Inspection of ships with respect to load lines

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 25 LOAD LINE CERTIFICATES

1. Section 332Issue and duration, etc., of Load Line Certificates
2. Section 333Issue and duration, etc., of Exemption Certificates
3. Section 334Ships not to proceed to sea without Certificate
4. Section 335Publication of Load Line Certificate and particulars relating to depth of loading
5. Section 336Insertion of particulars as to load lines in agreements with crew

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 26 SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LOAD LINES AS TO FOREIGN SHIPS

1. Section 337Load Line Certificates of ships other than Bangladesh ships
2. Section 338Inspection and control of foreign ships belonging to countries to which the Load Line Convention applies
3. Section 339Certificate of ship other than Bangladesh ship to be produced to Customs
4. Section 340Marking of deck line and load lines of ships other than Bangladesh ships
5. Section 341Submersion of load line of ships other than Bangladesh ships
6. Section 342Inspection of ships belonging to non Convention countries
7. Section 343Provisions relating to Load Line Certificates of ships other than Bangladesh ships
8. Section 344Certificates to be produced to Customs by ships belonging to non-Convention countries

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 27 CARRIAGE OF SPECIAL CARGOES

1. Section 345Power to make rules as to deck cargo
2. Section 346Tonnage of spaces occupied by deck cargo to be added to registered tonnage
3. Section 347Carriage of dangerous goods
4. Section 348Carriage of grain
5. Section 349Carriage of bulk cargoes other than grain, etc.

Part VI SAFETY · Chapter 28 UNSEAWORTHY AND UNSAFE SHIPS

1. Section 350Unseaworthy ships
2. Section 351Unseaworthy ship not to be sent to sea
3. Section 352Obligation of owner to crew with respect to seaworthiness
4. Section 353Power to detain unsafe ship and procedure for detention
5. Section 354Liability of Government for cost and damages to a ship wrongly detained
6. Section 355Liability of ship-owner for costs when ship rightly detained
7. Section 356Method of calculating costs of detention and survey
8. Section 357Power to require from complainant security for costs, etc.
9. Section 358Costs, etc., payable by Government to be recovered from complainant
10. Section 359Application to ships other than Bangladesh ships of provisions as in detention
11. Section 360Detention, etc., of foreign ships in cases to which section 359 does not apply

Part VII NAVIGATION, COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS · Chapter 29 NAVIGATION

1. Section 361Method of giving helm orders
2. Section 362Duty to report dangers to navigation
3. Section 363Speed to be moderate when in vicinity of ice
4. Section 364Obligation to render assistance on receiving signal of distress
5. Section 365Ships to carry certain navigational instruments, etc.
6. Section 366Signalling lamps
7. Section 367Meteorological observations to be recorded, etc.

Part VII NAVIGATION, COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS · Chapter 30 COLLISIONS AND ACCIDENTS

1. Section 368Collision Regulations
2. Section 369Observance of Collision Regulations
3. Section 370Inspection of lights and shapes, etc.
4. Section 371Saving for rules of navigation in harbour, etc.
5. Section 372Duty of master of ship to assist in case of collision
6. Section 373Collision to be entered in official log
7. Section 374Report to Government of accidents to ships
8. Section 375Notice of loss of Bangladesh ship to be given
9. Section 376Division of loss in case of collision
10. Section 377Damages for personal injury
11. Section 378Right of contribution

Part VIII OFFICIAL LOGS · Chapter 31 OFFICIAL LOGS

1. Section 379Official logs to be kept and to be evidence
2. Section 380Entries required to be made in official log book
3. Section 381Offences in respect of official logs
4. Section 382Delivery of official logs
5. Section 383Official log to be sent to Shipping Master in the case of transfer or loss of ship
6. Section 384Power to call for official logs
7. Section 385Power to make rules

Part IX FISHING AND SAILING VESSELS · Chapter 32 FISHING VESSELS

1. Section 386Application of Chapter
2. Section 387Ascertainment of tonnage
3. Section 388Registration of fishing vessels
4. Section 389Effect of registration of fishing vessels
5. Section 390Particulars relating to Fishing Vessels to be painted
6. Section 391Change of name
7. Section 392Change of ownership
8. Section 393Mortgages of fishing vessels
9. Section 394Registration of alterations
10. Section 395Transfer of registry
11. Section 396Entries in Register relating to vessel lost, etc.
12. Section 397Certificate of inspection
13. Section 398Fraudulent use of Certificate of Registry or Certificate of Inspection, etc.
14. Section 399Life saving appliances, etc.
15. Section 400Skippers and engine drivers to be duly certificated
16. Section 401Statement relating to crew to be maintained
17. Section 402Power to exempt
18. Section 403Power to make rules

Part IX FISHING AND SAILING VESSELS · Chapter 33 SAILING VESSELS

1. Section 404Application of Chapter
2. Section 405Decision on question whether a vessel is a sailing vessel
3. Section 406Certificate of Registry
4. Section 407Change of name of sailing vessel
5. Section 408Prevention of overloading or overcrowding
6. Section 409Certificate of Inspection
7. Section 410Inquiry into jettisoning of cargo
8. Section 411Foreign sailing vessels not to engage in coasting trade without permission
9. Section 412Detention, etc. of overloaded foreign sailing vessels
10. Section 413Application to sailing vessels of certain provisions relating to ships and. fishing vessels
11. Section 414Power to make rules respecting sailing vessels

Part X INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS · Chapter 34 SHIPPING CASUALTIES, EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES

1. Section 415Shipping casualties and report thereof
2. Section 416Preliminary inquiry into shipping casualties
3. Section 417Judicial Inquiry by Court
4. Section 418Power of Court to inquire into charges against masters, mates and engineers
5. Section 419Power of Government to direct inquiry into charges of incompetency or misconduct
6. Section 420Person accused to be heard
7. Section 421Power of Court as to evidence and regulation of proceedings
8. Section 422Assessors
9. Section 423Power to arrest witnesses and enter ships, etc.
10. Section 424Power to commit for trial and bind over witnesses
11. Section 425Report by Court to Government
12. Section 426Investigation into causes of explosion or fire on board ship, etc.
13. Section 427Provisions of this Chapter to apply to certain other vessels

Part X INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS · Chapter 35 MARINE BOARDS

1. Section 428Convening of Marine Boards outside Bangladesh
2. Section 429Constitution and procedure of a Marine Board
3. Section 430Decision of Marine Board to be by majority
4. Section 431Powers of Marine Board
5. Section 432Penalty for obstructing proceedings before Marine Board
6. Section 433Application of Chapter

Part X INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS · Chapter 36 CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATES

1. Section 434Power of Government to cancel or suspend certificate of master, mate or engineer
2. Section 435Delivery of cancelled or suspended certificates
3. Section 436Effect of cancellation or suspension of certificate
4. Section 437Suspended certificates not to be endorsed
5. Section 438Power of Government to cancel or suspend other certificates
6. Section 439Re hearing, etc.
7. Section 440Power of Government to revoke cancellation, etc.
8. Section 441Power of Government to censure master, mate or engineer
9. Section 442Finality of orders

Part X INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS · Chapter 37 COURTS OF SURVEY AND SCIENTIFIC REFEREES

1. Section 443Court of Survey
2. Section 444Constitution of Court of Survey
3. Section 445Powers and procedure of Court of Survey
4. Section 446Power of Government to make rules with respect to Court of Survey
5. Section 447Reference in difficult cases to scientific persons

Part XI WRECK AND SALVAGE · Chapter 38 WRECK

1. Section 448Receivers of Wreck
2. Section 449Duty of Receiver where vessel is in distress
3. Section 450Power of Receiver in case of vessel in distress
4. Section 451Power to pass over adjoining lands
5. Section 452Power of Receiver to suppress, plunder and disorder by force
6. Section 453Rules to be observed by persons finding wreck
7. Section 454Investigation of certain matters in respect of vessels wrecked, etc.
8. Section 455Penalty for taking wreck at time of casualty
9. Section 456Taking wreck to foreign port
10. Section 457Notice to be given by Receiver
11. Section 458Immediate sale of wreck by Receiver in certain cases
12. Section 459Removal of wreck by harbour or conservancy authority
13. Section 460Claims of owners to wreck
14. Section 461Interfering with wrecked vessel or wreck
15. Section 462Search warrants where wreck is concealed
16. Section 463Right of Government to unclaimed wreck
17. Section 464Notice of unclaimed wreck to be given to persons entitled
18. Section 465Disposal of unclaimed wreck
19. Section 466Disputed title to unclaimed wreck
20. Section 467Delivery of unclaimed wreck by Receivers not to prejudice title

Part XI WRECK AND SALVAGE · Chapter 39 SALVAGE

1. Section 468Salvage payable for saving life, cargo or wreck

Part XI WRECK AND SALVAGE · Chapter 40 MISCELLANEOUS

1. Section 469Savings
2. Section 470Power to make rules respecting wreck and salvage

Part XII LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS AND MARITIME LIEN · Chapter 41 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS

1. Section 471Limitation of liability of owner for damage
2. Section 472Power of Supreme Court to consolidate claims against owners, etc.
3. Section 473Part owner to account in respect of damages
4. Section 474Insurance of certain risks not invalid
5. Section 475Proof of Passengers on board ship
6. Section 476Definition of owner

Part XII LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS AND MARITIME LIEN · Chapter 42 MARITIME LIENS

1. Section 477Seaman’s lien for wages, etc.
2. Section 478Master’s lien.
3. Section 479Priorities

Part XIII PROCEDURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS · Chapter 43 PROCEDURE

1. Section 480Certain persons to be deemed public servants
2. Section 481Jurisdiction of Magistrates
3. Section 482Place of trial of the offender
4. Section 483Enforcement of penalties in certain cases
5. Section 484Special provision regarding punishment
6. Section 485Offences by companies, etc.
7. Section 486Depositions to be received in evidence when witness cannot be produced
8. Section 487Procedure in certain allegations in desertion cases
9. Section 488Jurisdiction over ships lying off the coasts
10. Section 489Jurisdiction in case of offences on board ships
11. Section 490Power to detain foreign ship that has occasioned damage
12. Section 491Enforcing detention of ship
13. Section 492Levy of wages, etc. by distress of movable property
14. Section 493Levy of wages, fines, etc. by distress of ship
15. Section 494Notice to be given to consular representative of proceedings to be taken in respect of foreign ships
16. Section 495Service of documents
17. Section 496Proof of attestation not required
18. Section 497Application of fines

Part XIII PROCEDURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS · Chapter 44 MISCELLANEOUS

1. Section 498Fee for establishing or aiding training institutions
2. Section 499Inquiry into cause of death on board of Bangladesh ship
3. Section 500Power to appoint examiners and to make rules as to qualifications of Surveyor of ships
4. Section 501No person to practise as Surveyor of ships unless qualified
5. Section 502Penalty for practising as Surveyor of ships without certificate
6. Section 503Powers of Surveyors
7. Section 504Decision of Consular Officer to be final until ship returns to final port of discharge in Bangladesh
8. Section 505Penalty for hindering or obstructing execution of duties, etc.
9. Section 506General power to make rules
10. Section 507Penalty and procedure for breach of rules and regulations
11. Section 508Power to appoint officers to try certain offences, etc.
12. Section 509Power to appoint Committees on rules and scales
13. Section 510Power to exempt ships from the provisions of the Ordinance
14. Section 511Indemnity

Part XIII PROCEDURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS · Chapter 45 REPEALS AND SAVINGS

1. Section 512Repeals
2. Section 513Savings

Schedules

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