Section 239: Power to enter on and inspect ship.

Q: What does Section 239 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) deal with?

Section 239 TMSA pertains to "Power to enter on and inspect ship.". It is part of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 239 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to enter on and inspect ship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 239 TMSA still in force?

Yes, Section 239 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 239 TMSA?

धारा 239 TMSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 239 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Section 239 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to enter on and inspect ship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 239 TMSA?

Dhara 239 TMSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 239 of the The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 239 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA) governs power to enter on and inspect ship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 239 of The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958?

Cite as: "Section 239, The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (TMSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, 1958, § 239 (India).

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The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

Chapter VIII — – Passenger Ships

Section 239

Power to enter on and inspect ship.

After receiving the notice under section 238 the officer appointed under that section or a person authorised by him in this behalf shall be at liberty at all times to enter on the ship and inspect her and her fittings and the provisions and stores on board.