Merchant Shipping Act : Power of ship surveyor to inspect ship. Indian Bare Acts :

Merchant Shipping Act,1958

Act No : 44

Section : Power of ship surveyor to inspect ship.

451. Power of ship surveyor to inspect ship. Any person holding a certificate granted under section 449 and exercising the profession of a ship surveyor at any port in India may in the execution of his duties go on board a ship and inspect the same and every part thereof and the machinery, equipment and cargo and may require the unloading or removal of any cargo, ballast or tackle.