The Akalank Kumar Jain creator text 8 Delhi Akalank Publications 1998 monographic xix, 240p. Establishes a National Shipping Board and a Shipping Development Fund, provides for registration of Indian ships, certification of officers, apprenticeships, employment offices, employment of young persons, rights relating to wages, relief of distressed seamen, safety considerations, and other related matters. Repeals the Merchant Shipping Laws (Extension To the Acceding States and Amendment) Act, 1949 (No. 18 of 1949). Certificates of officers Fishing boats penalties and procedure 343.0965 AKA 817639016X 200103