INSTITUTIONS ESTABLISHED UNDER MS ACT 1958
Institutions established under MS act 1958 of India:- 1) NATIONAL SHIPPING BOARD:- Under section 4 of MS act 1958 national shipping board is established. It is the highest advisory body on matters related to Indian shipping fraternity including its expansion, liberalization policies, development etc. The total number of members should not exceed 16. Out of 16 members 6 will be Member of Parliament. Out of 6 4 will be from LOK SABHA and 2 will be from RAJYA SABHA. Other members will be to represent government, owner, seaman etc. The tenure of the board is of 2 years. At present the chairman of the board is Capt. P.V.K.Mohan. 2) NATIONAL WELFARE BOARD FOR SEAFARER:- Under section 218 of MS act 1958 National board for seafarer is established. The function of welfare board is as follows:- Establishment of sailor home, boarding, lodging homes. Establishment of libraries, r...