Section 12. Advisory Committee and empanelment of experts

12.(1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Authority may from time to time constitute such Advisory Committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions. (2) An Advisory Committee may consist of such number of persons having qualifications and experiences related to shipping and navigation and allied aspects, as the Authority may deem fit. (3) The Authority may also empanel any subject expert(s) for the efficient discharge of its functions as and when required.