The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025
Section 112. Official logbook.
(1) Every vessel of two hundred tons gross or more shall maintain an official logbook in such form and such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) The master, ship owner or his agent shall deliver the official logbook referred to in sub-section (1), to the shipping master as and when required by the shipping master.
(3) No person shall make or procure to be made or assist in making any entry in official logbook in respect of any occurrence happening previously to the arrival of the vessel at her final port of discharge more than twenty-four hours after such arrival.
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