Section 5. Non-application of provisions of this Chapter.

Nothing contained in this Chapter shall apply to– (a) any warship, naval auxiliary, or other ships owned or operated by the Government and used for Government non-commercial purpose; (b) ships of less than five hundred gross tonnage: Provided that the Central Government may notify appropriate measures, not impairing operations or operational capabilities of such ships to ensure, as far as practicable, that such ships act in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Act.